# Legal Counsel – Regulatory Compliance, Product and Privacy Remote from[UK](https://jobicy.com/job-region/uk.md), [USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md) +3 more, [Canada](https://jobicy.com/job-region/canada.md), [EMEA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/emea.md), [LATAM](https://jobicy.com/job-region/latam.md)Annual salary Undisclosed Salary information is not provided for this position. Check our [Salary Directory](https://jobicy.com/salaries.md) to estimate the average compensation for similar roles.Department [Legal & Compliance](https://jobicy.com/categories/legal.md) Employment type Full Time, Job posted12 Jun 2026Apply before12 Jul 2026Views / Applies 1598 / 99 [About company](https://jobicy.com/company/canonical-ltd.md) [Share](#share) About [Canonical Ltd.](https://jobicy.com/company/canonical-ltd.md) Trusted open source for enterprises * [Computer Software](https://jobicy.com/company-category/software.md) * 2004 Actively Hiring Verified job posting This job post has been [manually reviewed](https://jobicy.com/tools/help-center/employee/how-does-jobicy-verify-the-legitimacy-of-remote-job-listings.md) for authenticity and compliance. Tailor Resume Check Job Fit Cover Letter ### Tailor my resume to this job Discover how to best rewrite and optimize your resume for this specific job. 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This is a remote position based in EMEA or the Americas, requiring occasional travel. Ideal candidates have a law degree, active license, and experience in compliance or privacy. The company offers a competitive compensation package with annual bonuses and benefits. ### Role DNA Job Complexity Easy Hard Pace & Pressure Relaxed Fast-paced Autonomy Level Guided Full Ownership Communication Load Independent Highly Collaborative AI Insight Legal counsel roles require significant expertise and judgment, especially in regulatory compliance and privacy, making it challenging (4/5). ### Salary Analysis Median Highly Competitive $150,000US Market $100k – 200k 0 $220k AI Insight The salary was not provided, but based on market data for a Legal Counsel specializing in regulatory compliance and privacy, the median is around $150,000. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, typical for senior in-house legal positions. ### Core Skills Required [Legal Compliance](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Legal+Compliance.md) [Privacy Law](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Privacy+Law.md) [Data Protection](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Data+Protection.md) [Product Development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Product+Development.md) [Regulatory Affairs](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Regulatory+Affairs.md) [Open Source](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Open+Source.md) [Technology Law](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Technology+Law.md) [Corporate Governance](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Corporate+Governance.md) [Contract Negotiation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Contract+Negotiation.md) [Risk Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Risk+Management.md) ### Cover Letter Sample Dear Hiring Team, I am writing to express my interest in the Legal Counsel - Regulatory Compliance, Product and Privacy position at Canonical. With a strong background in privacy law and compliance, I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to a leading open-source company. My experience includes drafting policies, conducting PIAs, and advising product teams on regulatory matters, which aligns well with your needs. I am particularly drawn to Canonical's global, remote-first culture and its commitment to innovation. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how I can support your legal team. Sincerely, [Your Name] Copy ### Sample Interview Questions Can you describe your experience with global privacy programs, including conducting PIAs and ROPAs?I have led privacy impact assessments and maintained records of processing activities for multinational companies. I ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations by collaborating with cross-functional teams to map data flows and implement necessary controls.How would you approach drafting a corporate policy on AI usage in line with emerging regulations?I would first conduct a regulatory scan to understand applicable laws, then work with product and engineering teams to assess current AI applications. The policy would balance innovation with risk mitigation, including transparency, bias testing, and accountability measures.Tell us about a time you provided legal advice on a complex product development issue involving data privacy.I advised a product team on integrating a new analytics feature. I reviewed the data collection practices, identified privacy risks, and recommended anonymization techniques. I also helped draft user-facing disclosures to ensure transparency and consent.How do you stay updated on changes in privacy and compliance laws across different jurisdictions?I subscribe to legal updates from major law firms, attend webinars, and participate in professional groups like the IAPP. I also set up alerts for regulatory bodies and regularly review guidance from data protection authorities.Can you give an example of how you influenced a business decision to enhance compliance without hindering innovation?In a previous role, I proposed a privacy-by-design framework that integrated compliance checks early in the product lifecycle. This reduced later rework and fostered a culture of privacy awareness, earning buy-in from both legal and engineering teams. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of globally-distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 80+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are privately held with the intention to list on a public exchange. We are expanding our in-house legal team, creating an opportunity for an exceptional lawyer as Legal Advisor or Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will be a rigorous and effective practitioner with a track record of academic achievement and social engagement. At Canonical, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of compliance and privacy matters in the technology and enterprise software realm, as well as cutting-edge questions of technology, law and product development. In this role we are looking for someone with some experience in compliance, privacy and product development, paired with an ability to learn and tackle new challenges and complex questions. You should be able to demonstrate good commercial judgement and provide high-quality legal and compliance advice. If you have a rigorous work ethic, capability to grasp details, and the ambition to identify opportunities for improvement, this role is for you. Location: This role is home-based in EMEA or the Americas, with an option of working from our London office. ## The role entails * Drafting and reviewing corporate policies, spearheading process change and deploying controls to meet compliance regulatory requirements globally * Helping develop, maintain and scale global privacy programs. This includes conducting PIAs, ROPAs and supporting operational initiatives * Working with cross functional with teams to evaluate the impact of privacy and data protection laws and regulations, including AI regulations * Providing legal support to various internal clients across the company, including Canonical’s product teams * Working with local counsel in many countries to seek and implement advice ## What we are looking for in you * An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university * A degree in law, JD or equivalent, and active licence to practise law or current progress towards that * Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations * Professional written and spoken English with excellent drafting and presentation skills * Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation * Appreciative of diversity; polite and effective in a multicultural multinational organisation * Ability to stay organised, proactive and efficient * Ability to demonstrate good commercial judgement * Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long ## Nice-to-have skills * Experience in compliance, data privacy, or product development * Leadership and the ability to influence others to embrace new ideas or practices * Understanding of the open source software community and values * Understanding of the technology industry – silicon, data centers, PCs, connected devices, and software * Experience working on in-house legal team and/or law firm ## What we offer colleagues We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. * Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person * Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year * Annual compensation review * Recognition rewards * Annual holiday leave * Maternity and paternity leave * Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform * Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues * Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events ## About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004.​ Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.[Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.](https://canonical.com/careers/diversity/identity) Show more [Apply now >](https://jobicy.com/jobs/146234-legal-counsel-regulatory-compliance-product-and-privacy.md) > Annual salary information is not provided for this position. 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