Head of Privacy & Security, Legal
$206k - $270k USD
Our Purpose
At SentinelOne, we are driven by a clear purpose: to give the advantage to those who secure our future. As AI reshapes how organizations build, operate, and innovate, the responsibility to protect them becomes more critical than ever. When you join SentinelOne, your work helps protect global enterprises, critical infrastructure, and the technologies shaping tomorrow. If you are motivated by meaningful challenges and want your impact to be real, measurable, and global, you will find purpose here.
About Us
SentinelOne is a company at the intersection of AI and security, pioneering a new operating model for cybersecurity. Our AI-native platform unifies protection across endpoint, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems to deliver autonomous detection and response with clarity and speed. By combining real-time analytics, intelligent automation, and a unified data foundation, we reduce noise, simplify complexity, and empower security teams to focus on what truly matters.
Our teams are builders, problem-solvers, and innovators committed to shaping the future of security. If you are excited to solve hard problems alongside talented, mission-driven people, we invite you to help us build a safer future for humanity.
What Are We Looking For?
We’re looking for people who are relentlessly curious and committed to continuous learning. AI is reshaping every function across our business, and we enable every team member, regardless of role or level, to build fluency in AI tools and concepts. Those who thrive here actively seek out new solutions, experiment thoughtfully, and apply what they learn to drive better, faster, smarter outcomes.
As a Head of Privacy & Security, Legal you will act the primary legal architect for global privacy and data security, you will define and execute strategies aligning SentinelOne’s platform with international regulations. You’ll partner with Security, Engineering, and IT teams to integrate legal requirements into operations and lead legal responses for complex incidents. You will also enable business growth by managing privacy aspects of global contracts and establishing data ethics for emerging AI and machine learning initiatives.
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.
- 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.