Data Disclosure Strategy Counsel

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Requirements:

• J.D. degree
• Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location)
• 4+ years of experience at a law firm and/or commensurate in-house or government experience
• Extensive practice focused on the Stored Communications Act, Electronic Communication Privacy Act, Wiretap Act, Pen Register/Trap and Trace Statute; MLAT (Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties)  and other data privacy frameworks.
• Direct experience working with U.S. or international law enforcement authorities.
• Demonstrated business judgment and client counseling skills
• Strong ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with attention to details, excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with risk assessment, project management, and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide counsel and guidance to resolve subpoenas or other legal requests seeking Samsara customer data, and manage litigation of such matters in civil and criminal courts as necessary.
• Effectively liaise with external legal counsel, Samsara customers and their counsel, and internal Customer Support, Sales and Engineering stakeholders. Counsel internal partners on strategies for resolving third-party requests seeking customer data.
• Draft and champion legal and operational policies around responding to subpoenas and  protecting Samsara customer data from disclosure. Pressure test and continuously improve existing processes for addressing and tracking customer data requests. Be curious and intellectually honest, and possess the ability to jump into unfamiliar areas and learn while doing.
• Monitor developments in federal and state case law and regulations, devising and implementing strategies that best position the company to manage customer data requests while driving business objectives.
• Support the broader legal team in providing advice and counsel to stakeholders across the organization, ensuring alignment among all facets of the enterprise. Identify, assess, and manage legal risks germane to subject-matter areas, working closely with cross-functional teams to devise strategies that deliver on business objectives.