Elastic

Director of Privacy and Data Governance

Elastic · United States

Posted 29 days ago

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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.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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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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