At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. Webflow is a Website Experience Platform (WXP) that empowers modern marketing teams to visually build, manage, and optimize stunning websites. With AI-driven personalization baked in, Webflow enables teams to significantly boost conversion rates, translating directly into measurable business growth. From independent designers and creative agencies to Fortune 500 companies, millions worldwide use Webflow to be more nimble, creative, and collaborative.

We’re looking for a dynamic, practical and seasoned Lead Counsel, Global Privacy with a demonstrated passion for technology and privacy to oversee and manage Webflow’s data privacy matters. You'll shape our global privacy strategy, drive our data protection initiatives, and act as a partner and advisor to other departments.  You’ll be responsible for providing practical guidance to the business, with the goal of propelling Webflow’s mission and objective forward, while prioritizing responsible data governance and compliance with global privacy regulations. 

About the role:

  • Location: Remote-first (United States)
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Exempt
  • The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.
    • United States  (all figures cited below are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
      • Zone A: $217,000 - $312,000
      • Zone B: $204,000 - $293,000
      • Zone C: $191,000 - $274,500

Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

  • Reporting to the Head of Legal

As Lead Counsel, Global Privacy, you’ll … 

  • Assess, develop, and continuously improve Webflow’s data privacy and compliance strategy, processes, policies, trainings, and documentation. 
  • Evaluate projects involving personal data, conduct privacy impact assessments and develop mitigation strategies. 
  • Review, draft and negotiate a variety of privacy-related agreements and terms, including DPAs, and provide privacy and technical expertise and support for a variety of other agreements as needed.  Work with the Commercial Legal team to create and iterate on current terms and templates to move with heartfelt urgency in lockstep with cross-functional teams, and provide privacy support to the legal team more broadly.
  • Collaborate with Information Security to perform privacy hygiene assessments periodically, advise on mitigation of security and data privacy compliance risks, and ensure alignment between security and privacy compliance programs. 
  • Conduct privacy, technical and vendor due diligence in strategic partnerships and in Webflow’s M&A activity to identify potential risks and liabilities, provide actionable advice to mitigate them. 
  • Update, maintain and enforce, as applicable, Webflow’s privacy policy, external privacy notices, internal data handling, data classification and data retention policies.
  • In partnership with Senior Product Counsel, collaborate with and provide expertise to multiple business units, such as Product and Marketing, on the privacy implications of existing and proposed services and products, and continuously incorporate privacy by design into Webflow’s products and services while enabling teams to achieve their goals. 
  • Collaborate with the Global Customer Support team to provide clear and accurate guidance on Webflow’s data privacy practices to customers, address privacy-related inquiries, and manage processes for reviewing and responding to global law enforcement requests for data in compliance with applicable laws and policies.

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, at Webflow we will support you in identifying where your interests and development opportunities lie and we'll help you incorporate them into your role.

About you:

Requirements:

  • A J.D., and at least one active U.S. state bar membership.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, with a minimum of 2 years of in-house experience.

You’ll thrive as Lead Counsel, Global Privacy if you:

  • Keep current on applicable global, federal and state privacy laws (e.g. GDPR, CCPA), and you have experience applying your knowledge to provide clear, actionable advice and programs.   CIPP/US and CIPP/E certifications preferred, but not required. 
  • Are strategic and forward thinking, but you’re willing to roll up your sleeves, wear multiple hats and take on additional responsibilities as necessary.
  • Enjoy learning and you’re resourceful; you have a history of successfully gaining working familiarity with new regulations, software, and systems, rapidly and independently. 
  • Have a sense of humor, and fire!  You are known to be a helpful colleague and you’re adept at developing and maintaining effective relationships. 
  • Are accountable, adaptable and an effective multi-tasker. You are able to manage multiple, sometimes competing, demands for your time, and you manage expectations and anticipate needs.

Our Core Behaviors:

  • Obsess over customer experience. We deeply understand what we’re building and who we’re building for and serving. We define the leading edge of what’s possible in our industry and deliver the future for our customers
  • Move with heartfelt urgency. We have a healthy relationship with impatience, channeling it thoughtfully to show up better and faster for our customers and for each other. Time is the most limited thing we have, and we make the most of every moment
  • Say the hard thing with care. Our best work often comes from intelligent debate, critique, and even difficult conversations. We speak our minds and don’t sugarcoat things — and we do so with respect, maturity, and care
  • Make your mark. We seek out new and unique ways to create meaningful impact, and we champion the same from our colleagues. We work as a team to get the job done, and we go out of our way to celebrate and reward those going above and beyond for our customers and our teammates

Benefits & wellness

  • Equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company
  • 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for full-time employees (working 30+ hours per week) and their dependents. Full-time employees may also be eligible for voluntary insurance options where applicable in the respective country of employment
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing caregivers, as well as an additional 6-8 weeks of pregnancy disability leave for birthing parents to be used before child bonding leave (note: where local requirements are more generous, employees receive the greater benefit); full-time employees also have access to family planning care and reimbursement
  • Flexible PTO for all locations and sabbatical program
  • Access to mental wellness and professional coaching, therapy, and Employee Assistance Program
  • Monthly stipends to support work and wellness
  • 401k plan or pension schemes (in countries where statutorily required), and other financial wellness benefits, like CPA and financial advisor coverage

Temporary employees may be eligible for paid holiday and time off, statutory leaves of absence, and company-sponsored medical benefits depending on their Fixed Term Contract and their country/state of employment.

Remote, together

At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO)/Veterans/Disabled Employer and are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Webflow will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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To join Webflow, you'll need a valid right to work authorization depending on the country of employment.

If you are extended an offer, that offer may be contingent upon your successful completion of a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws. We may obtain one or more background screening reports about you, solely for employment purposes.

For information about how Webflow processes your personal information, please review Webflow’s Applicant Privacy Notice

 

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