Privacy Fellow
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Privacy Fellow at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] envisions a world where the sum total of human knowledge is available to everyone. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], the nonprofit home of Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and other free educational projects, seeks a Privacy Fellow for a 12-month remote contract. This role involves research and drafting on privacy topics, monitoring global data protection developments, and product counseling.
Location: Remote | Duration: 12 months | Salary: US$75,473 to US$114,977 per year
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and the other [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world in which every single human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We host Wikipedia and the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] projects, build software experiences, support volunteer communities, and advocate for policies that enable free knowledge to thrive. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations.
Who Should Apply
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we serve the world and recruit from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences, including historically marginalized groups. A diversity of lived experiences is reflective of those who create and use [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] every day.
Essential Functions
- Work individually and in teams under supervision of attorneys on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s privacy team on issues related to privacy.
- Research and offer guidance on existing and developing data protection regimes around the world.
- Assist the privacy team in monitoring global developments in privacy that may affect free knowledge.
- Manage and administer several ongoing projects under supervision of the Foundation legal team.
- Work cross-departmentally with colleagues to resolve legal questions and provide counsel.
- Availability for meetings during at least some Pacific Time business hours.
- Occasional other legal projects as assigned.
Skills and Experience
- Graduate degree in law, public policy, or related fields (equivalent experience considered).
- Ability to work in English.
- Experience working across borders, on matters in non-U.S. jurisdictions, or for clients outside the U.S.
- Deep understanding of privacy and other internet law issues.
- Experience with large and comprehensive research projects, especially on legal topics.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and complete work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Experience working with a remote team.
Qualities That Are Important to Us
- Appreciation for and alignment with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s mission.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- A desire to learn, stretch, and grow.
Additionally, We’d Love It If You Have
- Fluency in a language other than English.
- Licensed to practice law in the United States or another jurisdiction globally.
- Training, knowledge, or experience with global data privacy law.
- Experience working internationally or on international law.
- Experience with public policy or government relations.
- Experience with open source, free culture, or online communities.
- Experience with wikis or [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] projects.
- Experience working in the technology or nonprofit sector.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the Greenhouse form. Required: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, and answers to screening questions. Sponsorship is not available for this role.