GitLab Inc.
Associate Paralegal, Privacy New Remote; Remote, EMEA; Remote, US
GitLab Inc., Jackson, Mississippi, United States
GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what’s possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.
The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co‑create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.
An overview of this role The Associate Paralegal, Privacy supports GitLab's data privacy program by assisting with privacy compliance activities, conducting privacy assessments, and helping to implement privacy policies and procedures. Working under the direction of senior privacy team members, Privacy Specialists help ensure GitLab's practices align with global data protection regulations and internal privacy standards.
What You’ll Do
Assist with privacy impact assessments (PIAs), transfer impact assessments, and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
Help respond to data subject requests (DSRs) and other privacy-related inquiries from customers and team members
Assist in monitoring compliance with privacy representations in our policies and terms, and identifying areas for improvement
Assist in the intake and production responses to law enforcement or other public authorities requests
Support privacy training initiatives and contribute to privacy awareness programs
Maintain records of processing activities and privacy compliance documentation
Assist with the review of vendor data processing agreements
Help track and monitor privacy regulatory developments and changes in data protection laws
Support privacy incident response activities under the guidance of senior team members
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Security, Engineering, and Product to integrate privacy considerations into business processes
Integrate privacy enhancing technologies or systems under the guidance of senior team members
Assist with the maintenance of privacy statements, policies, and internal procedures
What You’ll Bring
Minimum of 1-4 years of experience in privacy compliance, data protection, legal operations, or related field, preferably at a technology company
BA/BS required in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Business, Legal Studies, or related discipline)
Foundational knowledge of data privacy principles and regulations (GDPR, CCPA, and other global privacy frameworks)
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent organizational and project management abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain privacy concepts to non-technical audiences
Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
Self‑motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment
Proactive mindset with enthusiasm for learning and developing privacy expertise
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Familiarity with privacy management tools or willingness to learn
Ability to use GitLab
Nice to haves
Privacy certification such as CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) or working towards certification
Understanding of data security concepts and how they relate to privacy
Experience working in a software or technology environment
Familiarity with privacy by design principles
Experience with privacy compliance tools and platforms
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
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As set forth in GitLab’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co‑create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.
An overview of this role The Associate Paralegal, Privacy supports GitLab's data privacy program by assisting with privacy compliance activities, conducting privacy assessments, and helping to implement privacy policies and procedures. Working under the direction of senior privacy team members, Privacy Specialists help ensure GitLab's practices align with global data protection regulations and internal privacy standards.
What You’ll Do
Assist with privacy impact assessments (PIAs), transfer impact assessments, and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
Help respond to data subject requests (DSRs) and other privacy-related inquiries from customers and team members
Assist in monitoring compliance with privacy representations in our policies and terms, and identifying areas for improvement
Assist in the intake and production responses to law enforcement or other public authorities requests
Support privacy training initiatives and contribute to privacy awareness programs
Maintain records of processing activities and privacy compliance documentation
Assist with the review of vendor data processing agreements
Help track and monitor privacy regulatory developments and changes in data protection laws
Support privacy incident response activities under the guidance of senior team members
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Security, Engineering, and Product to integrate privacy considerations into business processes
Integrate privacy enhancing technologies or systems under the guidance of senior team members
Assist with the maintenance of privacy statements, policies, and internal procedures
What You’ll Bring
Minimum of 1-4 years of experience in privacy compliance, data protection, legal operations, or related field, preferably at a technology company
BA/BS required in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Business, Legal Studies, or related discipline)
Foundational knowledge of data privacy principles and regulations (GDPR, CCPA, and other global privacy frameworks)
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent organizational and project management abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain privacy concepts to non-technical audiences
Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
Self‑motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment
Proactive mindset with enthusiasm for learning and developing privacy expertise
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Familiarity with privacy management tools or willingness to learn
Ability to use GitLab
Nice to haves
Privacy certification such as CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) or working towards certification
Understanding of data security concepts and how they relate to privacy
Experience working in a software or technology environment
Familiarity with privacy by design principles
Experience with privacy compliance tools and platforms
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in GitLab’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305, Page 1 of 1, OMB Control Number 1250-0005, Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
Public burden statement: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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