Privacy Counsel — Remote (GDPR & Global Data Protection)
Position Overview
Job Description
Privacy Counsel — GDPR & Global Data Protection (Fully Remote)
Shopify is hiring a Privacy Counsel to join our distributed legal team. You'll be the go-to advisor on data privacy matters, helping Shopify navigate GDPR, CCPA, and emerging global privacy regulations.
This role is fully remote — work from anywhere globally. Shopify is a digital-by-default company, and our legal team operates across time zones with async-first collaboration tools.
What You'll Do:
- Advise product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design principles
- Conduct privacy impact assessments for new features and data processing activities
- Draft and review data processing agreements, privacy policies, and consent mechanisms
- Monitor global privacy legislation and advise on compliance strategies
- Support responses to data subject access requests and regulatory inquiries
Remote Work Benefits:
- Work from anywhere — no office required
- Flexible scheduling with async communication via Slack and Notion
- Home office stipend and wellness benefits
Responsibilities
Requirements
Compensation
$8,000 - $12,000/month
Practice Area
Position
Mid
Education Requirements
Professional degree
Experience Requirements
3 to 5 years
Industry
E-Commerce Technology
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: Canada
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
Work Arrangement
Remote/Telecommute Position
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