Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity Counsel

Join an agile, dynamic legal team dedicated to Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI compliance and supporting business operations. Our team values collaboration, learning, and building strong relationships across the company.

Picture Yourself at Pega: You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and grow your expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while working on legal aspects related to privacy, AI, and cybersecurity.

What You’ll Do at Pega:

• Assist the Business Office in reviewing and negotiating client contract provisions related to Security, Privacy, Cloud and AI services.
• Partner with the Business Office to support risk-right contracting to meet the Cloud team’s business objectives.
• Provide advice aligned with the company’s global business goals, addressing international privacy, cybersecurity and AI laws and regulations.
• Guide internal Pega product teams and corporate functions on Privacy by Design, Data Mapping, Privacy Impact Assessments, Marketing reviews, and Security inquiries.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and business acumen.

Who You Are:

• A motivated, detail-oriented individual with persuasive communication skills and substantial experience in privacy, AI, and/or cybersecurity.
• You are a fully qualified lawyer with knowledge of privacy law as well as cybersecurity and AI concepts.
• Able to work collaboratively and build relationships with colleagues across teams.
• Comfortable explaining privacy and security concepts to non-specialists.
• Embrace Pega’s Values of being Innovative, Inclusive, Passionate, Engaging, Genuine, and Adaptable.

What You’ve Accomplished:

• 5+ years of experience in delivering privacy and cybersecurity advice, with recent exposure to AI-related advisory work, within a dynamic fast-paced SAAS/IASS technology company.
• Track record of successfully negotiating privacy and security issues in IASS or SaaS agreements.
• Experience in crafting and refining templates and backup legal language for sophisticated negotiations involving privacy, cybersecurity, and AI.
• Holds or is making progress toward or interest in obtaining IAPP certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP) and/or CCSK or CISSP Cloud Security certifications from ISACA and/or cybersecurity or AI credentials from other accreditation bodies.
• UK qualified solicitor.

Pega Offers You:

• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment.
• Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company.

Culture – At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.

Export Compliance – For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals.

Accommodations – If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (US only) or comparable regional regulations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us.