[Remote] Privacy Fellow

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wikimedia Foundation is a nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects. They are seeking a Privacy Fellow to provide research and drafting on privacy topics, gain experience in product counseling, data governance, and monitor global developments in privacy law.

Responsibilities

• Work individually and in teams under the supervision of attorneys on Wikimedia Foundation’s privacy team, on new and developing issues related to privacy
• Research and offer guidance to the Foundation on existing and developing data protection regimes around the world
• Assist the privacy team in its efforts to monitor global developments in privacy that may affect free knowledge
• Manage and administer several ongoing projects under the supervision of the Foundation legal team
• Work cross-departmentally with colleagues at the Wikimedia Foundation to resolve legal questions and provide counsel
• Availability for meetings during at least some Pacific Time business hours
• Occasional other legal projects as assigned

Skills

• Graduate degree in law, public policy, or related fields and excellent academic credentials. (Equivalent experience will be considered.)
• Ability to work in English
• Experience working across borders, on matters in non-U.S. jurisdictions, or for clients outside the U.S
• Deep understanding of privacy and other internet law issues
• Experience with large and comprehensive research projects, especially on legal topics
• Ability to adhere to deadlines, and complete work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience working with a remote team
• Availability for meetings during at least some Pacific Time business hours
• Fluency in a language other than English
• Licensed to practice law in the United States or another jurisdiction globally
• Training, knowledge, or experience with global data privacy law
• Experience working internationally, for international clients, or on international law
• Experience with public policy or government relations
• Experience with open source, free culture, free software, or online communities
• Experience with wikis or Wikimedia projects
• Experience working in the technology or nonprofit sector

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