Joblaze summary

In the role of Privacy Counsel at Anthropic, the individual will navigate complex privacy issues while developing processes to ensure compliance with global data protection laws. Key skills include a strong legal background in privacy, experience with data protection agreements, and the ability to translate technical details into actionable legal advice. This position is suited for a seasoned legal professional with at least eight years of relevant experience, particularly in technology and AI contexts. Anthropic's collaborative environment emphasizes the importance of integrating diverse perspectives in shaping privacy strategies.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Anthropic's careers page November 10, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,000).
Starts above 97% of 1241 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $142,380 across 181 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Privacy Counsel role remote?: It's hybrid — Anthropic expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY.
What's the salary range?: Anthropic lists $265,000–$335,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Privacy Counsel role.
Where is the role based?: Anthropic is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY.
Does Anthropic sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: Anthropic targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Privacy Counsel role at Anthropic.

From the original posting

About Anthropic

About the role

Anthropic is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join our Legal team. You'll counsel on complex privacy issues and build the processes and programs that address privacy and data protection in a global context. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, where you will have the chance to shape the company's privacy and data protection strategy and compliance program.

You will work at the intersection of novel legal questions, fast-moving product development, and a high-profile regulatory environment, partnering cross-functionally with Legal, Integrity & Compliance, Safeguards, Security, Policy, Research and Product.

Key responsibilities

Counsel product, research and engineering teams across the model and product lifecycles, applying laws written before frontier AI with clarity and fresh thinking
Translate complex technical architecture into clear, actionable risk advice
Deliver integrated guidance on safety, security and data protection
Lead privacy on Anthropic's most strategic deals and partnerships, opening creative paths for novel technologies
Negotiate privacy and data protection terms in enterprise, platform and partnership commercial agreements, including DPAs, BAAs, data sharing agreements and cross-border transfer terms
Lead privacy diligence on mergers and acquisitions, and support corporate governance
Collaborate closely with counsel and privacy colleagues on joint analysis, bringing competing views together into a single, well-reasoned position

Minimum qualifications

Hold a law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and meet the local licensing requirements to work as in-house counsel where you'll be based
Hands-on experience advising a technology business (in-house or at a leading law firm) on privacy and data protection
Experience drafting and negotiating data protection agreements, such as DPAs, BAAs and data sharing agreements
Working knowledge of key global privacy laws, including those of the Americas, EEA and APAC
Ability to read and engage with technical documentation, such as system designs and architecture diagrams
Excellent legal writing, including clear, concise advice

Preferred qualifications

At least 8 years of privacy and data protection legal experience
Deep familiarity with software and model development and architecture
Proven ability to build privacy processes, playbooks and templates that scale with a fast-growing business
Direct engagement with privacy regulators, including providing briefings and responding to inquiries
Privacy and data protection work on mergers, acquisitions, and similar transactions
Background advising safety, security or trust and safety teams, including on privacy incidents and notification decisions

Role-specific policy: For this role, we expect all staff to be able to work from our San Francisco or New York office at least 3 days a week, though we encourage you to apply even if you might need some flexibility for an interim period of time.

The annual compensation range for this role is listed below.

Annual Salary:

$265,000—$335,000 USD

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Privacy Counsel