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Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.
At NVIDIA, our legacy of innovation spans over 25 years, driven by our outstanding team and groundbreaking technology. As we enter a new era of computing powered by AI, we are seeking a Privacy Counsel to join our esteemed Legal team. This is an outstanding opportunity to support our mission in crafting the future of technology through flawless privacy governance and data protection. Located in Santa Clara, CA, you will be at the forefront of privacy law, collaborating with world-class colleagues and contributing to NVIDIA’s ambitious goals.
What you'll be doing:
- Reviewing vendor contracts and data processing agreements (DPAs), with a focus on privacy, data use, and security provisions.
- Supporting outbound data sharing arrangements with third parties, including assisting with data transfer risk assessments and ensuring appropriate contractual safeguards are in place.
- Contributing to the development of scalable processes and playbooks for vendor privacy review and third-party data sharing.
- Consulting with business partners on privacy considerations arising from new products, partnerships, and data initiatives.
- Keeping up-to-date with legal developments in privacy law, including U.S. state privacy regulations and international frameworks such as GDPR, and offering advice on their practical implications.
- Collaborating with members of the legal and privacy team on various data governance and privacy issues, such as drafting guidelines and helping develop training materials.
- Growing into broader privacy and data governance responsibilities as the program evolves.
What we need to see:
- J.D. degree with a record of strong academic performance.
- 4+ years of experience in privacy law, including involvement with vendor contracts, DPAs, and/or data sharing agreements, acquired at a law firm, in-house, or both.
- Fundamental understanding of key privacy regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other relevant U.S. state privacy statutes.
- A license to practice law in California required.
- Strong communication and organizational abilities, including writing, attention to detail, and the capability to handle multiple workstreams efficiently.
- A practical, business-minded approach to legal risk, with the ability to provide clear, actionable mentorship.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Experience at a technology company or in a practice group passionate about technology transactions or data privacy.
- Familiarity with AI, data governance, or cybersecurity legal issues — or a desire to develop expertise in these areas.
- A CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or similar privacy certification.
- A history of contributing to scalable legal processes and internal resources.
- A passion for continuous learning and an enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment.
A passion for continuous learning and an enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 120,000 USD - 207,000 USD for Level 2, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 3.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.Skills Required
- J.D. degree with strong academic performance
- 4+ years of experience in privacy law, including vendor contracts, DPAs, or data sharing agreements
- Understanding of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and relevant U.S. state privacy statutes
- California license to practice law
- Strong communication, writing, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams efficiently
- Practical, business-minded approach to legal risk and ability to provide clear mentorship
- Experience at a technology company or in technology transactions or data privacy practice
- Familiarity with AI, data governance, or cybersecurity legal issues
- CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or similar privacy certification
- Experience contributing to scalable legal processes and internal resources
NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.
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What We Do
NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”
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