The role / impact
As a Senior Privacy Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our global privacy and AI programme and ensuring data use principles are integrated across all operations. You will advise cross-functional teams on complex privacy matters, navigate evolving regulatory landscapes, and help shape global privacy and AI governance strategies that protect our customers and support sustainable business growth.
Your impact will be felt across the entire organisation as you navigate complex data protection regulations and shape our privacy compliance frameworks. By balancing regulatory requirements with commercial objectives, you will enable sustainable innovation while championing the data rights of our partners and small businesses worldwide.
The team / how they connect
You will join the Privacy, Data & AI Governance team, which reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer. The Privacy team works cross-functionally with security, product, and engineering groups to enable Xeros to go fast, safely, across our international markets. Together, we share knowledge, solve intricate data challenges, and ensure Xero remains a highly trusted partner in the digital economy.
The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus on
Enhancing global data protection and AI governance frameworks to align with current and emerging international regulations.
Partnering with product teams on upcoming features, including AI, to embed privacy-by-design principles from inception.
Developing scalable privacy, data protection, AI, and cyber policy including training modules to foster a data-conscious culture across global offices.
Where and how you can work
We offer a flexible working environment that supports a healthy work-life balance, featuring a blend of remote work options and collaborative in-office days. You can work from our modern office locations, joining the team for designated boost days designed to foster connection, alignment, and team culture.
Here are some of the things we are looking for
You bring a strong legal background with relevant qualifications and a deep understanding of global privacy/AI and data frameworks.
A proven track record of advising within technology or software-driven environments is something you possess.
Your communication skills enable you to translate complex legal requirements into clear, practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
You have experience managing data protection impact assessments and assessing regulatory risks across cross-functional projects.
An analytical mindset allows you to approach evolving privacy challenges with adaptability, collaboration, and a problem-solving focus.
You use AI tools in your day-to-day work and are curious about how they're reshaping legal practice.
Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.
Skills Required
- Strong legal background with relevant qualifications
- Deep understanding of global privacy/AI and data frameworks
- Proven track record of advising within technology or software-driven environments
- Experience managing data protection impact assessments and assessing regulatory risks
- Good communication skills to translate complex legal requirements for non-legal stakeholders
- Analytical mindset for evolving privacy challenges and AI tools usage
Xero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off in the U.S. is extensive, including 21 days of annual leave, 10 days of wellbeing leave, five Xtra days, three year‑end company holidays, and one paid volunteer day. These layered leave types emphasize work–life balance beyond standard vacation alone.
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Parental & Family Support — Primary caregivers are offered 26 weeks at 100% pay and partners receive six weeks, with employer‑verified applicability for U.S. staff. Family‑forming support via Carrot complements these policies.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes medical through Cigna/Kaiser, dental, vision, FSAs, and mental‑health support via Modern Health. The package reflects broad health support alongside time‑off and family programs.
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What We Do
Xero is small business accounting software that provides a platform on which businesses can build a fully integrated solution. It’s designed to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. Xero minimises tedious admin by automating routine tasks, delivers valuable insights when needed, and brings together business data, trusted advisors, and powerful apps in one intuitive platform. By alleviating pain points, Xero empowers small business owners to supercharge their business, simplifying the complex and freeing up time from manual admin so they can focus on what really matters to build the business they’ve always envisaged.
Why Work With Us
Xero is a human-centric organization where you’ll have a tangible impact on the success of small businesses and their communities, globally. Our team of energised, forward-thinkers work to make life better for our customers and each other every day. We’re also always committed to supporting you with a flexible environment.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Join us from home or at one of our beautiful workspaces. Xero has offices in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Singapore, and South Africa.
