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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Elastic's roles stay open a median of 32 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Elastic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Elastic
- low 0 stale, 5 reposted of 372 open
- Hiring momentum
- 495 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Elastic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Elastic.
About this role
The Director of Privacy and Data Governance at Elastic will lead the company's privacy and data governance program, providing strategic direction and overseeing a team of privacy professionals. This role involves advising senior management on privacy matters, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and fostering privacy awareness across various departments. The position also includes developing a risk-based AI governance framework and maintaining expertise in relevant regulations.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 Elastic as an employer.
What you need
- At least 8 years of legal experience specific to privacy
- At least 3 years of in-house experience in a managerial role
- Experience overseeing the operational aspects of a privacy and data governance program
- Ability to solve complex legal and business challenges
- Strong communication skills to convey complex legal concepts to senior management
- Proactive and able to exercise independent judgment
What you get
- Competitive pay based on the work you do
- Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
- Flexible locations and schedules for many roles
- Generous number of vacation days each year
- Matching for financial donations and service up to $2000
- Up to 40 hours each year for volunteer projects
Worth weighing
- No variable compensation component mentioned
- Salary ranges provided but may vary based on multiple factors
- Role involves significant responsibility in a dynamic and evolving environment
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Listed by Elastic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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