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Yandex is seeking a Privacy Legal Counsel to advise on global data protection and privacy matters (not including Russia and Belarus). In this role, you’ll support the development and launch of digital products across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. You’ll work alongside a team of privacy and AI experts and provide strategic legal guidance, manage regulatory risks, and help shape internal privacy practices across global markets. This position is suited for a legal professional with strong expertise in privacy law and a keen interest in emerging technologies. Tasks that await you Compliance and risk managementYou will serve as a key member of the privacy team, acting as a legal expert on global data protection regulations. You will advise on applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, frameworks across Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and post-Soviet states, and monitor developments in emerging areas such as AI regulation, including the EU AI Act. You will also track legislative changes and case law, drafting legal opinions and guidance on proposed regulations. Additionally, you will design and implement privacy compliance programs tailored to the company’s global operations, and assess products, services, and business processes to ensure alignment with global privacy standards. You will be responsible for supporting the launch of innovative services by conducting comparative legal research, identifying compliance requirements, and recommending appropriate strategies. Finally, you will carry out privacy risk assessments (TIAs, LIAs, DPIAs, and conformity assessments) and develop risk mitigation strategies, including oversight of cross-border data transfer compliance and local data storage obligations. Policy development and implementationYou will draft, review, and update core privacy documents, including policies, notices, data processing agreements, standard contractual clauses, and cross-border transfer arrangements. You will also ensure that all internal policies reflect current legal requirements and best industry practices. Additionally, you will work closely with technical teams to make sure privacy procedures align with operational realities and are effectively implemented across business processes. Legal responseYou will lead the legal response to data privacy incidents, including breaches, and handle regulatory notifications, documentation, and stakeholder communications. You will also provide guidance in managing privacy-related disputes and regulatory enforcement actions. Additionally, you will coordinate with regulators, prepare formal legal positions, and issue high-quality legal opinions where needed. Strategic advisoryYou will collaborate with product development teams to embed privacy-by-design principles into IT systems and AI technologies. You will also advise on the lawful use, storage, processing, and monetization of data in accordance with global legal frameworks. Additionally, you will promote the ethical and responsible application of AI, supporting genuine and legally sound digital innovation. Training and awarenessYou will promote a culture of privacy awareness and strengthen AI literacy across the organization. You will also develop and deliver training programs on privacy regulations and internal compliance practices. Finally, you will create and maintain internal resources such as knowledge bases and reference materials on privacy and AI governance. We expect that you
