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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Privacy and Data Governance - **Company:** Elastic - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $192,300.0 - $304,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Data Security - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17994290?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17994290%2FDirector-Privacy-Data-Governance-California-Mountain-View ## About the Role * Candidates must have at least 8 years of legal experience specific to privacy, with preference for those who also have at least 3 years of in-house experience in a managerial role. * Candidates must have experience overseeing the operational aspects of a privacy and data governance program. * Candidates must be able to solve complex legal and business challenges that have significant impact on the organization by anticipating potential legal issues, offering solutions and leading execution of those solutions. * Candidates must successfully communicate complex legal concepts and strategies to senior management, fostering alignment between legal decisions and business strategy. * Candidates must be proactive, able to exercise independent judgment, and work effectively on cross-functional teams. * Candidates must demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and be comfortable in a dynamic and evolving environment. * Candidates must exhibit excellent judgment, character, and professional integrity. * Candidates must be actively licensed to practice law. ## Description Reporting to our VP of Business Integrity, we are seeking a seasoned privacy attorney to serve as Director of Privacy and Data Governance. This position is ideal for a strategic and collaborative subject matter expert with experience leading a team of attorneys. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fully distributed global enterprise and foster the continued development of its global privacy program. We will consider applicants in the United States or Europe. What You Will Be Doing: * Lead the Privacy and Data Governance program, providing strategic direction and insights to support a business-forward, innovative and risk-based approach. * Lead a team of three skilled privacy professionals who are tasked with the operation of Elastic's privacy processes and controls. * Advise senior management and other stakeholders on privacy and data protection-related matters, including strategies for mitigating privacy related risks, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices regarding data governance. * Foster privacy compliance and awareness across the company, including in product development, procurement, HR, finance, legal, sales, marketing, and other areas. * Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and implement a risk-based AI governance framework relating to Elastic's use of AI within its operations. * Maintain subject matter expertise in applicable foreign and domestic regulations pertaining to privacy, data governance, AI, and data security and how they impact Elastic's operations or products. * Support the product, customer-facing and supplier-facing legal teams with legal advice related to privacy, security, and data governance-related contract terms. * Advise on cybersecurity-related inquiries, audits, and incidents. ## Related Videos - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Data Privacy in LLMs: Challenges and Best Practices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1218-data-privacy-in-llms-challenges-and-best-practices) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [How to govern Vibe Coding for the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100290-how-to-govern-vibe-coding-for-the-enterprise) - [Secure and Private AI - DeepMask](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1665-secure-and-private-ai-deepmask) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Should AI be Regulated? 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