About Canoo

Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.

The “Canoo Way”

Canoo's success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other's back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment, and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results while being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ), applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, and innovate are at the core of our day-to-day operations.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced attorney who will be responsible for Canoo's privacy programs and related activities across its business. The Chief Privacy Officer leads Canoo's Privacy Program in the ongoing implementation, coordination, and management of a comprehensive privacy program to meet state, federal, and international laws and regulations related to privacy. This role is accountable for continued operational development and oversight of Canoo's privacy programs, leads the organization's implementation of privacy program initiatives, and ensures that appropriate procedures are established and implemented to monitor organizational compliance. The Chief Privacy Officer develops strategies and leads a team of legal and privacy professionals to ensure the necessary day-to-day business support to achieve successful performance and results. This role requires a dynamic self-starter with strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and high ethical standards. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with broad responsibility.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise and advise groups on privacy risks; develop and implement solutions at the enterprise level that address and mitigate these risks

Work closely with the Data Privacy Counsel, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer and other information security and privacy leaders across Canoo to ensure best practices in policies and procedures, incident response, and other security functions are coordinated relative to privacy

Provide key input to business leaders in scoping potential compliance and privacy program-related needs and opportunities related to new business initiatives and business acquisitions, including those that involve data management and reporting

Proactively identify and resolve privacy matters impacting Canoo

Lead complex investigations into privacy-related allegations and incidents, including cybersecurity events, forensic investigations, and breach notifications

Provide legal and strategic business advice to internal stakeholders to ensure commercial agreements are consistent with internal corporate policies and processes

Provide legal counsel regarding privacy litigation and enforcement; develop and maintain a deep understanding of the federal and state regulatory environment in which Canoo operates

Develop, translate, and execute legal and privacy strategies for the business segment

Provide training on substantive legal topics that are require or relevant for the business

Assist with other legal issues, contract reviews, including litigation, investigations, and compliance matters, as needed

Qualifications

Required Experience:

JD degree with strong academic credentials

15+ years in-depth experience including in-house experience with a tech environment focusing on legal and compliance privacy issues with proven history of successful results in managing issues, advising business on regulatory/legal/compliance matters and driving strategic program initiatives

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail

Excellent organizational and problem solving skills, with ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Experience scaling legal processes and policies for a rapidly growing organization

Strong willingness to take ownership of projects, and to pitch in where you see opportunity to add perspective and value to an issue

Ability to work independently and with minimal oversight while being a collaborative member of the team

Understanding of key business issues and challenges, with experience working directly with key stakeholders throughout an organization including senior leadership, finance, marketing and HR

Travel Requirements:

Some Travel as Needed

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here...

Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine the automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Equity Compensation

Flexible Paid Time Off

A casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.

Canoo maintains compliance with the OFCCP. As such, please feel free to review the following information:

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