Overview

At DuckDuckGo, we are on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. We started back in 2008 and have been profitable since 2014, with revenue surpassing one hundred million dollars. Millions of people use our privacy-focused browser across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, alongside our search engine and subscription offerings. We operate as a fully remote team of over 300 people spread worldwide. Our culture thrives on trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management where you take true end-to-end ownership of your work. As our VP of Legal, you will act as our senior legal leader and strategic advisor to the executive team. You will handle everything from our growing product portfolio to complex regulatory environments and crucial commercial partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

You will balance high-level executive leadership with hands-on legal work. Managing and developing our existing legal team sits squarely on your shoulders. You will personally drive our most significant legal matters, leading high-stakes regulatory and competition proceedings while negotiating complex commercial agreements across our global ecosystem.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced legal expert who understands the complex regulatory landscape of privacy, technology, and consumer protection. You should have a proven track record of leading legal teams in fast-paced environments while remaining willing to roll up your sleeves as an individual contributor. Strong strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for online privacy are absolute must-haves for this role.

What You'll Gain

Joining us means you get to shape the legal strategy of a profitable, mission-driven company that fights for consumer privacy every single day. You will enjoy complete location independence with our worldwide remote setup, a collaborative and inclusive culture, and full ownership of high-impact legal projects that protect millions of internet users.