Senior Privacy Counsel
Coursera · United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $152,000 - $190,000 · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Coursera's roles stay open a median of 71 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- Yes 58% of Coursera's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Coursera
- high 24 stale, 6 reposted of 26 open
- Hiring momentum
- 52 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Coursera's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Coursera.
About this role
The Senior Privacy Counsel will serve as a privacy subject matter expert, focusing initially on Udemy, and will work closely with various teams to enhance the company's privacy program. Responsibilities include advising on privacy laws, managing incidents, responding to regulatory inquiries, and mentoring team members. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex privacy issues in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Coursera as an employer.
What you need
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active membership in at least one US state bar
- 8+ years of legal experience
- At least five years advising on privacy matters
- Experience with US privacy laws including CCPA/CPRA
- Working knowledge of GDPR and global privacy frameworks
Nice to have
- Prior in-house experience at a technology company
- Experience counseling global, cross-functional teams regarding privacy and AI
- Privacy certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or AIGP
- Experience using and implementing privacy compliance software
What you get
- Competitive, zone-based pay
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Bonus and RSU equity programs
- Global perks designed to help you grow and thrive
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the company's culture or team structure
- Role may involve navigating complex and ambiguous privacy issues
- Fast-paced environment may require quick decision-making
Summarised from Coursera's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Coursera on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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