Data Protection and Privacy Counsel

**Who we are**

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you'll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that's shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you'll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

**About the role**:
Samsara's Legal team strives to create value and ensure that Samsara meets its mission by providing accessible and business-oriented legal guidance. We do so through creative problem solving, and excellence and transparency in execution, while exhibiting good judgment in providing ethical and empathetic partnership across the business.

Our most successful team members excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can drive projects of varying complexity in collaboration with multiple teams. They embrace new challenges and the unexpected, and can clearly distill their analysis into actionable and scalable guidance, always in consideration of the diverse needs of their business stakeholders. They are willing to jump in to assist their colleagues on any project, large or small, regardless of whether it falls within their scope of expertise.
- **You want to impact the industries that run our world**: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- **You are the architect of your own career**: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
- **You're energized by our opportunity**: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- **You want to be with the best**: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

**In this role, you will**:

- Support the ongoing development and implementation of Samsara's global data protection and privacy program in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist with and monitor compliance with Samsara's data protection and privacy policies, processes, and procedures.
- Raise awareness and help create and deliver effective training and guidance to teams across the company to promote best practices and drive a data protection and privacy-oriented and compliant culture across Samsara.
- Assist with data governance and compliance efforts e.g., prepare and oversee data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), records of processing activities (RoPAs), and other data protection and privacy compliance documentation.
- Advise on appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect and safeguard personal data, helping embed privacy-by-design/by-default into Samsara's organisational practices.
- Monitor and anticipate data protection, privacy, and AI-related regulatory developments which might be applicable to Samsara, and help implement any necessary changes or controls to our compliance program which may be required.
- Help drive the evolution of data protection, privacy, and AI-related reporting metrics and key risk indicators in support of management and leadership oversight of our global data protection and privacy program.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we continue to grow and scale globally.

**Minimum requirements for the role**:

- 5+ years of global data protection and privacy experience in a law firm or in-house position, with prior in-house experience at a technology company preferred
- Proven expertise advising on complex data protection matters in multinational organizations, particularly with regards to complying with the UK/EU GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant data protection and privacy laws
- Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a pragmatic manner
- Outstanding inte