Associate Paralegal, Privacy

About the Role

The Privacy team within Legal at GitLab supports and maintains GitLab’s global data privacy compliance and governance. We manage data subject requests, government and law enforcement inquiries, and vendor data processing agreements, and work to align our practices with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We are distributed across regions and collaborate asynchronously, partnering closely with Legal, Security, Engineering, Product, and Support to embed privacy requirements into GitLab’s platform and operations. Our current focus is on scaling clear, repeatable processes and playbooks for handling complex privacy requests while supporting GitLab’s commitment to transparency and data protection.How GitLab will support you

Requirements

Foundational understanding of global privacy laws and frameworks, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Familiarity with privacy management tools or platforms, with an interest in learning systems like OneTrust or similar solutions. Understanding of basic data security concepts and how they connect to privacy obligations and risk management. Ability to interpret and follow detailed playbooks and procedures with consistency and accuracy. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to track and manage multiple privacy-related tasks, requests, and deadlines. Clear written and verbal communication skills to explain privacy concepts and collaborate with Legal, Security, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams. Openness to learning, with readiness to apply transferable skills from related legal, compliance, or operations roles and contribute in a distributed, asynchronous environment.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off  Team Member Resource Groups Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan Growth and Development Fund Parental leave  Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.   Privacy Policy: Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.