Responsibilities
- Work individually and in teams under the supervision of attorneys on Wikimedia Foundation’s privacy team, on new and developing issues related to privacy.
- Research and offer guidance to the Foundation on existing and developing data protection regimes around the world.
- Assist the privacy team in its efforts to monitor global developments in privacy that may affect free knowledge.
- Manage and administer several ongoing projects under the supervision of the Foundation legal team.
- Work cross-departmentally with colleagues at the Wikimedia Foundation to resolve legal questions and provide counsel.
- Availability for meetings during at least some Pacific Time business hours.
- Occasional other legal projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in law, public policy, or related fields and excellent academic credentials.
- Ability to work in English.
- Experience working across borders, on matters in non-U.S. jurisdictions, or for clients outside the U.S.
- Deep understanding of privacy and other internet law issues.
- Experience with large and comprehensive research projects, especially on legal topics.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines, and complete work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Experience working with a remote team.
Nice to Have
- Fluency in a language other than English.
- Licensed to practice law in the United States or another jurisdiction globally.
- Training, knowledge, or experience with global data privacy law.
- Experience working internationally, for international clients, or on international law.
- Experience with public policy or government relations.
- Experience with open source, free culture, free software, or online communities.
- Experience with wikis or Wikimedia projects.
- Experience working in the technology or nonprofit sector.
Additional Information
- Availability for meetings during at least some Pacific Time business hours.
