Senior Counsel, Data Privacy and Governance - HR and Recruiting

What You'll Do

• as the program evolves.
• What we need to see: J.D. degree with a record of strong academic performance. 5+ years of privacy law experience, with meaningful exposure to employment privacy, HR data, or recruiting-related data issues, gained at a law firm, in-house, or both.
• Working knowledge of privacy frameworks applicable to employment and recruiting, including GDPR (particularly HR data provisions), CCPA/CPRA, BIIPA, and other U.S. and international laws governing employee and applicant data.
• A license to practice law in California required.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, including writing, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• A practical, business-minded approach to legal risk, with the ability to provide clear, actionable guidance.
• Ways to stand out from the crowd: Direct experience advising HR, People Operations, or Recruiting teams on privacy compliance in a global technology company or a practice group focused on employment or privacy law.
• Familiarity with AI-driven recruiting tools and the emerging legal landscape around automated employment decision-making.
• You’ll have a CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or similar privacy certification.
• Experience working cross-functionally with HR, Legal, and IT teams to develop practical, scalable data governance processes.
• Bring a passion for continuous learning and an enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers.
• We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people in the world working for us.
• If you’re collaborative, detail-oriented, and excited to grow your privacy practice in one of the most dynamic environments in tech, we want to hear from you! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
• The base salary range is 232,000 USD - 368,000 USD.
• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .
• Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 30, 2026.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
• 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.