Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Privacy and compliance work in SaaS has shifted from policy stewardship to product-adjacent governance, especially as AI features and data-driven workflows become core to how platforms differentiate. This Legal Counsel, Privacy & Compliance role sits at that intersection, translating evolving privacy and responsible AI expectations into practical guardrails across a SaaS operating model that spans Security, IT, Marketing, and GTM.
For a SaaS career, the durable value here is learning how privacy programs are operationalized rather than merely interpreted: vendor due diligence, DPIA-style risk documentation, internal audits, and privacy-by-design inputs that influence day-to-day decisions. That experience tends to transfer well across B2B SaaS environments where procurement cycles, customer security reviews, and data processing terms are recurring pressure points.
The role best suits a pragmatic legal professional who prefers cross-functional problem solving over isolated advisory work, and who is comfortable clarifying ambiguity into actionable guidance. It will appeal to someone who wants their legal judgment to show up in training, process design, and stakeholder enablement—work that compounds as SaaS organizations mature their governance around data and AI.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Drive responsible innovation across Coveo!
Coveo is seeking a privacy and compliance professional to join its Privacy, Intellectual Property (IP) and Legal Compliance team. In this role, you’ll help a fast-growing AI company stay ahead of evolving privacy and responsible AI requirements by guiding corporate teams through complex regulatory questions and embedding trust and compliance into daily operations. You’ll be part of a small, collaborative function where your expertise will directly influence how Coveo protects data, assesses risk, and operationalizes privacy and AI governance across the organization.
We’re looking for a pragmatic, adaptable thinker who enjoys solving complex issues and offering grounded, business-oriented guidance, not just applying the letter of the law. You thrive in ambiguity, stay composed in a rapidly changing environment, and excel at translating complex regulatory concepts into clear, actionable direction for teams across the company.
As our Legal Counsel, Privacy & Compliance, your responsibilities will include:
Advise cross-functional stakeholders (HR, IT, Security, Marketing, GTM, Finance, Support) on privacy, responsible AI, and related regulatory risks, serving as a trusted partner able to simplify complex issues and provide clear, business-oriented guidance.
Operationalize, and enhance Coveo’s privacy and responsible AI programs, including vendor due diligence, internal audits, privacy notices, policies and processes, risk documentation and internal audits.
Develop and deliver internal training and awareness initiatives to help corporate teams mature their understanding of privacy and responsible AI.
Support the Legal commercial and Procurement teams with privacy or AI-related inquiries, vendor privacy reviews (e.g. DPAs, security documentation), and internal contract guidance as needed.
Here is what will qualify you for the role:
Over 3 years of experience in privacy, data protection and/or AI governance.
Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree and eligibility to practice law where located.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down and operationalize complex privacy or AI regulatory questions.
What would make you stand out:
In-house experience in a SaaS or AI-driven company.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively and build trust with diverse cross-functional teams.
Experience applying privacy-by-design principles, especially in technical environments.
CIPP certification preferred.
Do you think you can bring this role to life? Or add your own color? You don’t need to check every single box; passion goes a long way and we appreciate that skillsets are transferable.
Send us your application, we want to hear from you!
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We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of, for example, age, gender, disability, gaps in CV, national or ethnic background.
