General Counsel – Legal & Public Affairs

General Counsel – Legal & Public Affairs

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Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default

At Proton, we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right and the cornerstone of democracy. Since our inception in 2014, founded by a team of scientists from CERN, we have dedicated ourselves to providing free and open-source technology to millions worldwide, ensuring access to privacy, security, and freedom online.

Our journey began with Proton Mail, the largest secure email service globally, and has since expanded to include Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass. These tools empower individuals and organizations to take control of their personal data, break away from Big Tech’s invasive practices, and defeat censorship. Our work impacts hundreds of millions of lives, from activists on the front lines defending freedom to leaders in governments protecting sensitive information. In some cases, Proton’s services have even been instrumental in saving lives by enabling secure and private communications in high-risk situations.

Proton is a profitable company that does not rely upon VC funding, supporting over 100 million user accounts with a growing team of over 500 people from over 50 different countries, from the world's top companies and universities. We value intelligence, learning potential, and ambition in our hiring process. Adaptability is key as we navigate uncharted territories and redefine how business is conducted online.

Hiring at Proton is highly selective, with less than 1% of candidates hired. We believe smaller teams of exceptional talent will always prevail over larger teams with lower talent density. You will have the opportunity work with many of the world's top minds in their fields, ranging from former international math and science olympiad winners to chess champions.

We have a global mindset and big ambitions but remain a start-up at heart. We value empowerment and flexibility and keep our structure flat to keep moving fast and avoid unnecessary politics.

As we prepare for the next chapter, we are looking for a General Counsel to serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team and Board, leading all legal, regulatory, compliance, and public affairs activities across our European and international footprint.

Your Role

As General Counsel , you will be a strategic partner to the leadership team and a key voice in shaping the company’s legal strategy, governance, regulatory posture, and public affairs agenda. You will build and lead a lean, business-oriented legal and compliance team and ensure we operate with confidence across multiple jurisdictions and in line with our growth roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Strategy & Operations

• Lead and scale the legal function to support global growth, commercial operations, and corporate governance.
• Serve as chief legal advisor to the CEO, COO, and Board of Directors.
• Own all legal matters including corporate law, M&A, data privacy (GDPR), IP, employment law, SaaS contracts, and international expansion.
• Manage external counsel relationships in multiple jurisdictions.
• Design and implement scalable legal processes and internal risk management frameworks.

Public & Government Affairs

Corporate Governance

Regulatory & Compliance

Team Leadership

What We’re Looking For

Why Proton :

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, or socio-economic background, feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue, and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected.

If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.

Candidate Privacy Notice

When you apply for a position, refer a candidate, or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG (Proton, we, us, or our), your information is stored in Greenhouse, in accordance with their Service Privacy Policy. This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position. We also retain this information for consideration for future roles that you may apply for or that we believe may align with your background and skills.

If we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it. Should you have any inquiries about how we use or manage your information, or if you wish to access, correct, or delete your data, please contact our privacy team.

Proton does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate. Proton will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited offer, even in a situation when the relevant candidate is employed by Proton.

To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

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Full-time

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Legal

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