Director, Privacy & Security, Legal

About Us

At SentinelOne, we’re redefining cybersecurity by pushing the limits of what’s possible—leveraging AI-powered, data-driven innovation to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats.

From building industry-leading products to cultivating an exceptional company culture, our core values guide everything we do. We’re looking for passionate individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to drive impact. If you’re excited about solving complex challenges in bold, innovative ways, we’d love to connect with you.

What are we looking for? 

SentinelOne is looking for a technical and strategic Director of Privacy & Security, Legal to lead our global privacy and data security legal function. Reporting directly to the SVP, Deputy General Counsel, you will be the primary legal architect for how we protect data across SentinelOne platform. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will define global strategy and lead the professionals who safeguard our most critical assets and maintain the trust of thousands of global enterprises.

What will you do? 

In this role, you will develop and execute a global legal strategy for privacy and data security that aligns with SentinelOne’s rapid growth and product innovation. You will work cross-functionally across the organization, supporting the Commercial team on the privacy aspects of both inbound and outbound work while collaborating closely with the Legal Product team.

As a key partner to our Security, Engineering, and IT teams, you will provide expert guidance on a wide range of privacy, security, and compliance matters, ensuring that legal requirements are integrated seamlessly into our technical operations. Additionally, you will lead the legal side of incident management and response, providing strategic advice and legal guidance on all types of incidents to ensure the company navigates complex security events with precision and speed.

What skills and knowledge should you bring?

  • Legal Expertise: 10+ years of experience practicing law, with at least 5 years focused deeply on privacy and data security within the SaaS or Cybersecurity sectors.
  • Commercial Savvy: Significant experience negotiating the privacy and security components of complex inbound and outbound commercial contracts.
  • Leadership Experience: Experience managing a team and guiding cross-functional initiatives in a high-growth or SaaS setting.
  • Technical Fluency: A deep understanding of cloud architecture, API integrations, and how data flows through a modern SaaS ecosystem; experience with AI governance and machine learning data ethics is a plus.
  • Education & Admissions: J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the United States.
  • Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of global privacy laws and regulations including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other international data protection frameworks.
  • Pragmatic Mindset: A pragmatic approach to law that prioritizes business enablement; you are someone who finds creative paths to growth while rigorously managing risk.

Why us? 

You will be joining a cutting-edge company where you will tackle extraordinary challenges and work with the very best in the industry.

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Commuter, Health and Dependent FSA
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Industry-leading gender-neutral parental leave
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Numerous company-sponsored events, including regular happy hours and team-building events

This U.S. role has a base pay range that will vary based on the location of the candidate. For some locations, a different pay range may apply.  If so, this range will be provided to you during the recruiting process. You can also reach out to the recruiter with any questions.

Base Salary Range
$206,250$270,000 USD

SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles. 

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