DT is hiring a Privacy Counsel to advise on global privacy and data protection laws including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and others. The role involves advising product, engineering, partnerships, and ad operations teams on privacy-by-design, negotiating data processing agreements, maintaining compliance programs, managing privacy notices, and responding to regulatory inquiries. Requires 4+ years of privacy law experience, strong knowledge of privacy frameworks, JD and active bar membership, and privacy certifications (CIPP/E or CIPP/US). Preferred experience includes familiarity with mobile app ecosystem, ad tech frameworks, privacy compliance program development, and handling regulatory investigations. The position offers competitive salary ($165,000 - $192,000 for NY candidates), equity, benefits, and a hybrid work environment in New York or Austin.
What you'll do
Serve as day-to-day legal advisor on global privacy and data protection laws including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy Directive
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Requirements
4+ years of experience practicing privacy and data protection law, in-house or at a law firm
Hands-on experience negotiating data processing agreements and advising on controller/processor and business/service provider allocation
Exposure to technology, ad tech, online and mobile ecosystem preferred
Strong working knowledge of global privacy frameworks including CCPA/CPRA, other U.S. state privacy laws, COPPA, GDPR, ePrivacy Directive
Comfort working directly with engineers and product teams
Ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, practical guidance for non-legal, technical, and business stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment managing multiple workstreams
J.D. and active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. state or eligibility for registered in-house counsel status
CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or comparable privacy certification
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Benefits
Competitive compensationEquity awardsComprehensive benefits packageStock optionsUnlimited PTOPerformance-based bonusHybrid and flexible work environment
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