Senior Manager, Privacy & Data Protection

The Role

Linktree empowers anyone to curate, grow, and monetize their digital universe. Hundreds of millions of users around the world rely on Linktree to connect with their audiences and communities in meaningful ways.

Protecting user privacy and data is central to our mission of building a safe and trusted platform. As our privacy program continues to mature, we are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Privacy & Data Protection Manager to join our team, reporting to the Senior Director of Privacy & Trust & Safety.

In this role, you’ll work cross-functionally to ensure privacy is embedded in our processes, technology, and culture. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead critical privacy initiatives in a dynamic environment, ensuring that privacy principles are not only met but championed across Linktree.

What You’ll Own

Own and maintain privacy program documentation, metrics, and dashboards to demonstrate compliance with global privacy laws (e.g., RoPA, data mapping, DPIAs, risk assessments).
Partner with our support and operations teams to streamline and improve data subject rights workflows, ensuring timely and compliant responses.
Review and assess third-party vendors and service providers for privacy and data protection risks; manage ongoing vendor risk reviews and documentation.
Advise product, marketing, and growth teams on global privacy compliance for features, user communications, consent management, and analytics.
Lead Linktree’s cookie compliance program, including consent banner operations and categorization of cookies.
Partner closely with engineering and product teams to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions, ensuring privacy-by-design is embedded at every stage.
Perform gap assessments and translate into technical or operational requirements for existing and upcoming privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, UK OSA, AU Social Media Age Act).
Drive continuous improvement of privacy training, awareness programs, and internal communications.

Who We’re Looking For

5+ years of privacy compliance experience at a technology company.
A strategic, pragmatic approach to privacy that balances regulatory requirements with business needs.
Passion for building scalable frameworks, processes, documentation, and tools that promote accountability and transparency.
Strong ability to influence stakeholders across product, engineering, legal, and leadership.
Technical fluency and comfort working with engineering teams on data flows, system design, and platform controls.
Deep understanding of regulator enforcement actions and priorities, with the ability to anticipate risks and adapt Linktree’s approach accordingly.
Ability to form and leverage a strong network of privacy professionals, staying up to speed on industry trends, peer practices, and regulatory developments.
Excellent project management and organizational skills with a track record of delivering complex initiatives.
Commitment to ethical data stewardship and user trust.

Linktree is committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation package including cash, equity, and benefits. The base salary offered for this role is targeted at $160,000-$172,000 for roles based in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Final offers depend on multiple factors including location, experience, expertise, and role scope, and may vary from the range listed.

P.S. If you don’t tick every box in this listing, please don’t rule yourself out. We take pride in inclusion and hiring incredible human beings with great potential over ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, hit that apply button!

Our Story

We’re on a mission to empower anyone to curate, grow, and monetize their digital universe. We created the “link in bio” category — and we’re just getting started. From creators, artists, and entrepreneurs to global brands, we’re redefining how people connect with their communities, showcase their content and promote products — all in one link.

Today, a community of 70+ million use Linktree, including icons like Adidas, TikTok, the UN Environmental Program, The NFL, Manchester United, World Central Kitchen, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and Selena Gomez. With 48,000 new accounts created every day, Linktree is the fastest-growing leader in our space.

We’ve teamed up with some of the world’s biggest platforms including TikTok, Snap, YouTube, GoFundMe, Spotify, Google, Stripe, Reddit, Laylo, and Kajabi, to unify Linkers’ digital spaces, and we partner with retail brands Amazon, Lululemon, Nike, Target, Sephora, Lululemon, and more to share products they love.

We’re a tight-knit, passionate team building best-in-class tools that make online presence simple, powerful, and yours. If you're excited by the idea of shaping a new category, setting the standard, and making space for everyone to be seen and succeed, we’d love to meet you.

Where And How We Work

We're a global, diverse team spread across continents with offices in London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, and San Francisco. We work together flexibly and you can choose the setup that works best for you: fully remote or a hybrid mix of office and home.

We offer autonomy in how you structure your days and weeks. While we’re mindful of time zones and occasionally collaborate outside the typical 9–5, we lean into async work to keep things flowing. Our culture is family-friendly and Zoom-casual where kids, pets, and delivery drivers are welcome.

How We’ll Help You Thrive

Our approach to benefits considers the whole person and the unique contributions they bring to Linktree. We want the experience at Linktree to be one that enables people to truly thrive so we can Go Further Together (one of our values). Some ways we support you:

An annual wellbeing allowance to use on things like (but not limited to) fitness memberships, development courses, childcare, travel, charitable donations, pet insurance, home office set-up - the choice is yours!
100% coverage (and 80% for your dependents) of your monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance for US-based employees.
Employer contribution towards your retirement.
Generous time off for vacation, holidays, parental leave, volunteer time, and other categories.
Employee stock option program - we want each and every employee to share in the company’s success.

At Linktree, we believe in promoting a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, talents, and experiences, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all team members have a sense of belonging. Linktree welcomes all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience. If you require accommodations to fully participate in our opportunities, please don't hesitate to reach us at talent@linktr.ee – your needs are important to us.