Privacy Counsel - Headquarter

SKELAR is a venture builder creating international product IT companies. We are seeking a Privacy Counsel to join our Legal team, supporting a consumer wellness product by shaping and maintaining privacy and data protection frameworks across the product lifecycle in markets including the USA, EU, and UK.

• Advise on privacy and data protection requirements for a consumer-facing wellness product (GDPR/UK GDPR, ePrivacy/cookies, US state privacy laws including CCPA/CPRA)
• Embed privacy-by-design in product development through feature reviews, data minimization decisions, retention, lawful bases/consent, and sensitive data handling
• Conduct and maintain DPIAs/PIAs, LIAs, data mapping, and RoPA inputs
• Draft, review, and maintain privacy-related documents including Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, consent disclosures, and in-app notices
• Review marketing and growth initiatives for privacy compliance across tracking technologies, attribution, analytics, and ad-tech
• Support vendor and partnership privacy through DPA drafting/reviewing and privacy clause negotiations
• Support data subject requests and build scalable internal processes
• Monitor privacy regulatory developments and deliver privacy education to cross-functional teams

• 1-2+ years of experience in a law firm, Big 4, or in-house legal/compliance role with privacy focus
• Law degree from a Ukrainian or foreign university (or currently in final year of studies)
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Practical understanding of privacy principles and ability to apply them in product and marketing contexts
• Strong ownership mindset: action-oriented, well-organized, self-starter
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear business-friendly guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with cross-functional stakeholders
• Plus: GDPR implementation experience, US privacy/health-data knowledge, cookies/trackers experience, digital health/wellness exposure, privacy certifications (CIPP/E, CIPP/US), moot court participation

Benefits & Perks:

• Significant role in shaping a rapidly growing mental health tech business
• Ample career opportunities for growth and development
• Work alongside professionals from top local and international companies (Big Law, Big 4, McKinsey, Horizon, Bolt, Didi)
• Flat organizational structure without hierarchical barriers
• Access to internal and external courses, seminars, and corporate library
• Comfortable working environment with all necessary equipment
• Complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and snacks in Kyiv office
• 20 days paid vacation
• Medical insurance
• Sports activities available inside and outside office
• Participation in SKELAR foundation charitable initiatives supporting Ukraine