Legal Counsel — Proton
NewCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Proton · Geneva (GE)
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default
Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right.
In some situations, Proton has literally helped save lives.
- Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default
- Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right.
Application process
- When you apply for a position at Proton Technologies AG, your information is stored in Greenhouse in accordance with its Service Privacy Policy.
Contacts
- Since then, we’ve built the world’s largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar — tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe.
- For questions about your data, contact: [email protected]
- Proton does not accept unsolicited CVs from any sources other than directly from candidates. LI-ONSITE
Company and context
- Our 700+ team members across 50+ countries come from leading organizations and elite academic backgrounds.
- We move fast, keep hierarchy light, and prioritize impact over optics.
- If you want to do meaningful work with exceptionally high-caliber people, this is it.
- Check our open-source projects here . The Legal Team
- Proton’s legal function covers everything from GDPR enforcement and government data requests to commercial contracting and AI regulation — across products used by millions globally, including journalists, activists, and organizations operating in high-risk environments.
- The team is small, embedded directly in the business, and expected to give fast, clear, commercially grounded advice without layers of escalation.
- We’re growing the function as Proton’s B2B business scales and the AI regulatory landscape becomes more complex. What You’ll Do
- Own legal review for product launches across Proton Mail, VPN, Drive, Pass, and Calendar — identifying regulatory risks before they reach users
- Draft, negotiate, and close SaaS, vendor, and partnership agreements with minimal external counsel involvement
- Advise on GDPR compliance and handle user data requests, regulatory inquiries, and government data requests in line with Proton’s privacy commitments
Additional details
- Check our open-source projects here .
- We’re growing the function as Proton’s B2B business scales and the AI regulatory landscape becomes more complex.
- Support expansion into new markets by assessing regulatory requirements and enabling product rollout
- Strong business judgment — you give clear, actionable advice and know when to flag a real problem versus when to let the team ship
- French, German, or Spanish is a genuine plus given our EU footprint
- Experience with government legal requests or regulatory enforcement proceedings
- Outcomes matter more than clock-in times. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
- If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know. Candidate Privacy Notice
- Proton does not accept unsolicited CVs from any sources other than directly from candidates.
Notes and original content
- The Legal Team
- What You’ll Do
- Who You Are
- Fluent in English;
- Nice to Have
- What We Offer
- Outcomes matter more than clock-in times.
- Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
- If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.
- Candidate Privacy Notice
