Overview
A leading global digital sports platform is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join their Corporate Legal team. This role focuses on supporting and advancing the organization's global privacy and corporate product program, with an emphasis on product counseling and advising technology teams supporting corporate products such as loyalty programs and advertising platforms. The position reports to the VP of Global Privacy and Corporate Product and plays a critical role in ensuring products, platforms, and data initiatives comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws while enabling innovation and growth.
This is a fully remote position.
Responsibilities
Privacy Counsel
- Advise on global privacy and data protection laws and regulations, including U.S. state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA), GDPR, and other international frameworks.
- Provide practical, business-focused guidance on the collection, use, sharing, retention, and protection of personal data across products and operations.
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of privacy policies, notices, and internal governance standards.
- Advise on data incidents and regulatory notification requirements across various jurisdictions.
Product & Technology Counseling
- Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, data, and technology teams to embed privacy considerations into product design, development, and deployment ("privacy by design").
- Review and advise on privacy implications of new products, features, technologies, and data uses, including conducting and supporting privacy impact assessments (PIAs).
- Counsel on data-driven initiatives such as analytics, personalization, marketing technologies, and emerging technologies like AI from a privacy and data governance perspective.
Commercial & Vendor Support
- Review, draft, and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions in commercial agreements, including data processing agreements and vendor contracts.
- Support third-party risk management efforts related to data protection and privacy compliance.
Regulatory & Risk Management
- Monitor and assess evolving privacy and data protection laws, regulatory guidance, and enforcement trends; advise on business impacts.
- Support responses to data subject requests, regulatory inquiries, and privacy-related incidents in coordination with Legal, Compliance, and Security teams.
- Assist with regulatory readiness, audits, and internal assessments related to privacy compliance.
Strategic Counsel
- Provide proactive privacy advice to business stakeholders, balancing legal risk with business objectives.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the global privacy program through process improvements, training, and cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the United States.
- Minimum 6–9 years of legal experience with a significant focus on privacy, data protection, and technology-related matters.
- Demonstrated experience providing product counseling and advising engineering, product, and technical teams.
- Combination of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting consumer-facing, retail, digital, or global technology businesses is a plus.
- IAPP Certifications (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM) preferred.
- Strong ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with international privacy laws and cross-border data issues preferred.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $175,000 - $225,000 USD (base pay only; excludes short-term or long-term incentives).
- Final base pay considers factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
- Comprehensive benefits package available.
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