Senior Director Privacy Counsel Job at Bumble Inc. (Austin)

Senior Director Privacy Counsel

Bumble’s mission is to foster healthy and equitable relationships across the glo...

Location

United States , Austin; New York

Salary:

205000.00 - 275000.00 USD / Year

Bumble Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing
12+ years of relevant privacy and data protection experience, including in-house counsel roles with U.S.-based global companies
Deep understanding of global privacy regulations, including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, biometric specific laws and other U.S. privacy and data security frameworks
Demonstrated experience leading complex data breach and incident response programs, including coordination with InfoSec, legal assessments, and notification requirements
Hands-on experience owning and managing ROPA, DPIAs, and other GDPR compliance artifacts
Practical, risk-based mindset and strong organizational skills—comfortable building scalable systems that reduce redundancy and ensure compliance
Ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable advice tailored for business partners
Experience building teams and/or leading through senior cross-functional partners — setting standards, coaching, and creating clarity across ambiguous, high-impact work
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record of influencing and collaborating across diverse global teams, including the ability to present to and advise senior leaders across the organization and the members of the Audit Committee
Deep alignment with Bumble’s mission, values, and global focus

Job Responsibility

Define Bumble’s global privacy strategy, operating model, and multi-year roadmap, navigating new uses of member data in AI models as well as the emerging regulatory schemes that will govern this work
Provide critical strategic legal guidance regarding privacy usage that drives both innovation and the Company’s commitment to privacy while building an efficient & scalable privacy compliance function - and partnering hands-on with leaders across the organisation
Drive scalable, cross-functional privacy compliance programs aligned with global frameworks including GDPR, UK DPA, CCPA/CPRA, and other U.S. state-level privacy laws, creating a data governance framework and implementing a data governance structure
Provide regular privacy reporting and presentations to the Audit Committee and senior leadership, clearly communicating risk, readiness, trends, and decisions in a way that supports strong governance
Partner closely with an external Data Protection Officer (DPO) and internal senior leaders to navigate EU and UK obligations, US privacy frameworks, and evolving regulatory expectations, negotiating solutions that preserve relationships and outcomes
Lead Bumble’s privacy-related cyber incident and data breach response program end-to-end in close partnership with Information Security—owning readiness and investigation/triage protocols related to privacy, making notification and regulatory reporting decisions across jurisdictions, coordinating regulator engagement, and driving post-incident remediation and lessons learned—serving as the senior escalation point for high-severity matters
Own and maintain core GDPR compliance documentation, including Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and Lawful Basis assessments and draft and negotiate Data Processing Agreements
Partner closely with InfoSec, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure security safeguards, privacy-by-design, and clear roles and responsibilities in incident preparedness
Partner closely with the member support function to respond to requests from members for access to or deletion of their data, and assist on (i) regulatory investigations from regulators in the US, UK and EU
and (ii) member claims in civil courts, in relation to Bumble’s response to members’ requests

Fulltime

Senior Legal Counsel - Data Privacy & Compliance

We’re hiring a Senior Legal Counsel dedicated to Data Privacy & Compliance - som...

Location

United Kingdom , Dunstable

Salary:

Not provided

Whitbread Inns

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Deep expertise in UK data protection law (EU desirable)
Experience handling large volumes of consumer and/or employee data (B2C essential)
Strong policy‑writing skills — capable of building frameworks from scratch and owning them
Experience in drafting and implementing procedures, controls and compliance programmes
Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing across the business
Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and enthusiasm
Private‑practice background welcome
in‑house experience is a bonus, not a requirement

Job Responsibility

Lead on UK data protection compliance, advising across Whitbread’s end‑to‑end consumer and employee data lifecycle
Develop, maintain and embed group‑wide policies, procedures and data governance frameworks
Manage and optimise our relationship with the UK’s outsourced DPO
Provide best‑practice guidance to operations in Ireland, Germany and China
Deliver DPIAs, ROPAs, DSAR handling, and data‑related litigation management
Advise on CRM, digital marketing, cookies, and marketing consent
Draft and negotiate data processing/sharing agreements
Guide IT teams to ensure privacy is embedded from the very beginning of any change or initiative
Own and evolve a broad compliance portfolio, including: Code of Conduct governance and communication
Competition law risk and training

What we offer

bonus
10% matched pension
health care

Senior Director, Commercial Legal

As Vanta’s Senior Director, Commercial Legal, you’ll run the commercial legal fu...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

285000.00 - 335000.00 USD / Year

Vanta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience and JD degree from an accredited school with experience negotiating SaaS agreements
5+ years of experience managing a commercial legal team at a hyper-growth technology company
Commitment to spend three days per week in our beautiful new San Francisco office
Direct experience with a variety of legal matters, including strategic business agreements, information security and compliance, privacy, intellectual property rights, international expansion, and management of affiliates
Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues
Excellent knowledge and understanding of contract & corporate law and procedures
Willingness to support teammates across a range of time zones
Demonstrated ability to create legal, defensive, or proactive strategies
A champion of change & proven ability to build operationally excellent processes and practices
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, develop a strong rapport and working relationship with business counterparts across the enterprise to help drive the delivery of effective legal services

Job Responsibility

Manage our incredibly efficient, productive team of commercial lawyers
Negotiate customer and partner deals in collaboration with the global sales organization
Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure that Vanta and its customers are protected
Manage escalations, collaborate across other teams, and develop solutions to enable team and business partners to close deals
Provide counsel to the business regarding the business environment, challenges, and objectives
Oversee the management and maintenance of all company legal templates, including our MSA, Privacy Policy, DPA, etc.
Ensure our contracts are delivering the right objectives for the company & mitigate risk
Stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations impacting the business and communicate to appropriate parties any changes to controls, policies and procedures
Evaluate risk factors impacting business decisions and anticipate unique legal issues that could affect the company
Communicate and negotiate with external parties, creating relationships based on trust

What we offer

Offers Equity
medical benefits
401(k) plan
other company perk programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave for all new parents
Health & wellness stipend
Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
Family planning benefits

Fulltime

Senior Director and AGC, Product Legal

Scale is seeking an exceptional attorney to lead and manage the Product Legal te...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

348600.00 - 435750.00 USD / Year

Scale

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

15+ years of legal experience with deep expertise in at least two of the following areas: Privacy, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Product Counsel, or Regulatory Compliance, with experience advising throughout the product development lifecycle
Proven track record of building, managing, and developing successful legal teams with demonstrated ability to mentor and grow talent
JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred) in good standing
Ability to think strategically at a high level and from deep in the details to drive complex problem-solving and develop creative, business-forward solutions
Ability to calibrate risk, distinguish business from legal risk, and communicate clearly to executive, business, and technical audiences, building trusted executive relationships
Track record of successful implementation of cross-functional strategy and creation of scalable systems and processes to promote efficient organizational growth
Experience in US and international privacy, IP, and employment regulatory frameworks with ability to translate multi-jurisdictional requirements into practical legal guidance
Roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to tackle projects large and small with a low-ego, collaborative approach and outstanding client service focus
Deep interest in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and machine learning technology, with ability to engage effectively with technical teams on complex engineering and product issues
Ability to think quickly and manage evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment with excellent organizational and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage the Product Legal team, developing talent and creating scalable legal support systems across privacy, IP, and employment law
Serve as trusted advisor to senior executives on product development, regulatory compliance, and strategic business initiatives
Lead product legal strategy embedding compliance by design and advancing creative, business-forward solutions
Advise throughout the product development lifecycle on privacy, IP, employment, regulatory compliance, and risk management
Partner with Product, Engineering, Research, Operations, and Security teams to future-proof strategic initiatives involving AI development, customer data, and global contributor networks
Develop creative solutions for how legal frameworks can support new products and customer experiences in AI
Lead the team of specialized counsel in privacy, IP, and labor and employment law who oversee Scale's global privacy program, manage the worldwide IP portfolio, and direct labor and employment law strategy
Embed compliance into product development by design, including GDPR, CCPA, AI regulations, worker classification, and global labor standards
Create career development opportunities and foster a collaborative culture
Create scalable processes, templates, and self-service resources to support rapid company growth

What we offer

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
retirement benefits
a learning and development stipend
generous PTO
equity based compensation

Fulltime

Director, Assistant General Counsel - Marketing Platform

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative legal leader to join our grow...

Location

United States , McLean, Virginia; New York, New York

Salary:

230400.00 - 286900.00 USD / Year

Capital One

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
At least 5 years of as an attorney in a law firm environment, at a government agency, as a military judge advocate, or as in-house counsel
At least 5 years of experience in law practice focused on privacy, ad tech, and product counseling

Job Responsibility

Be a strategic thought partner and advisor: Provide proactive, business-minded legal advice to senior product leaders on the evolution of marketing platform, focusing on privacy-by-design principles
Navigate the ad tech ecosystem and its stakeholders: Act as subject matter expert on ad tech legal issues, including digital tracking technologies and data management
Advise on vendor partnerships: Partner with business team and supplier management team to negotiate complex commercial agreements with ad tech vendors, data providers, and marketing partners
Build scalable solutions: Help build processes, playbooks, and training materials that enable marketing and product teams to move quickly and confidently
Reviewing product feature changes for regulatory compliance issues
Performing legal research on the application of existing and new laws to novel implementations of technology

What we offer

Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits

Fulltime

Director & Associate General Counsel

Meta is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Director & Associat...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

282000.00 - 356000.00 USD / Year

Director & Associate General Counsel – Data Protection Team Lead

We are looking for a senior-level legal leader within the EU Data Legal team. Th...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Director, Legal Product & Privacy

Reporting into the Chief Legal Officer, the Director of Legal Product & Privacy ...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

298000.00 - 351000.00 USD / Year

Checkr

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. bar
10+ years of experience practicing law, including 3-5 years of management experience, with a focus on technology, privacy, data protection, and product counselling
Proven ability to provide strategic, sales-facing legal guidance to high-growth tech companies
Experience learning and understanding the complexities of highly regulated products
Ability to calibrate risk based on business objectives and stage of product, approaching legal counseling with a solutions-based response
Deep knowledge of consumer protection laws and global privacy frameworks, AI legal implications, and product risk management
Experience leading and scaling legal teams, with strong mentorship and organizational skills

Job Responsibility

Define and execute the vision for the Product & Privacy legal function, ensuring we are a strategic business driver and not a blocker
Provide senior, high-impact legal counsel on Checkr’s products, including Checkr Workforce (hiring), Checkr Trust (risk intelligence), Checkr Personal (consumer profiles) and Truework (lending), as well as our cutting edge People Data Graph
Serve as primary legal advisor for consumer protection laws encompassing consumer reporting, privacy, data protection, and AI, including FCRA, CCPA, GDPR, FADP, HIPAA, PIPEDA, BIPA, and GLBA
Develop and deliver forward-looking thought leadership on legal, regulatory, and industry trends, for our customers, prospects and internal teams through written content, presentations and other customer-facing materials
Partner with Sales and Customer Success teams to counsel on strategic customer engagements to highlight product compliance, provide thought leadership, and navigate complex product-related inquiries
Oversee legal support for high-value enterprise accounts, critical incident responses, and policy-driven initiatives to mitigate regulatory and reputational risks
Manage and mentor the Product & Privacy legal team, ensuring coverage across key products, reducing single-threaded dependencies, and scaling the function with the business

What we offer

A fast-paced and collaborative environment
Learning and development allowance
Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
Flexible PTO policy
Monthly wellness stipend
In-office perks such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages
A relocation stipend may be available

Fulltime

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