Legal Researcher
Bengaluru
Privacy Operations /
Contractor /
Remote
About DeleteMe:
DeleteMe is the leader in proactive privacy protection. We help security teams reduce their human attack surface by continuously monitoring and removing exposed personal data (PII) from the open web — the very data threat actors use to launch social engineering, phishing, Gen-AI deepfake, doxxing campaigns, physical threats, and identity fraud.
Operating as a remote-first, global SaaS company, DeleteMe serves both consumers and enterprises. . DeleteMe has completed over 100 million opt-out removals, helping customers reduce risks associated with identity theft, spam, doxxing, and other cybersecurity threats. We deliver detailed privacy reports, continuous monitoring, and expert support to ensure ongoing protection.
DeleteMe acts as a scalable, managed defense layer for your most vulnerable attack vector: your people. That’s why 30% of the Fortune 500, top tech firms, major banks, federal agencies, and U.S. states rely on DeleteMe to protect their workforce.
DeleteMe is led by a passionate and experienced team and driven by a powerful mission to empower consumers with privacy.
Job Summary:
DeleteMe’s Privacy Operations team is the beating heart of the organization, delivering timely and high quality service to protect our members. As a Legal Researcher you will become a trusted resource for both the Privacy Operations team and the whole company. Your focus will be advancing DeleteMe’s understanding of the US privacy regulatory environment including, but not limited to existing (and future) Federal and State Privacy legislation. Utilizing your vocational experience and a passion for privacy you will research and document this ecosystem, aiding DeleteMe in its goal of protecting the online privacy of its valued members.
This position is a fixed-term contract for six months, with the potential for a full-time opportunity based on performance.
- Research existing privacy regulations and case law at the Federal, State and local level to inform DeleteMe process and policy.
- Monitor updates and changes in privacy legislation, such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and emerging global frameworks.
- Deliver findings in high quality research products for internal and external use.
- Act as subject matter expert for data privacy and governance, fielding ad hoc operational requests from Revenue and Privacy Operations teams.
- Assist in managing escalations for non compliant data sources.
- Audit internal and external documentation for accuracy, updating as required.
Job Responsibilities:
- Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required- legal degree (eg. LLB) preferred
- Experience conducting legal research on privacy laws, regulations, and frameworks (eg. GDPR, and CCPA).
- Experience assisting with privacy-related litigation or drafting policy recommendations
- A passion for privacy protection with professional certification preferred (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or similar)
- Experience with Legal Research platforms such as Lexus Nexus, Westlaw or Bloomberg Law
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills, with a strong attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills, able to coherently communicate verbally and in writing
- Adaptability, able to keep up in a fast moving, dynamic workplace
- Familiarity with G Suite tools (Gmail, Google Sheets etc.)