Description:

A Social Networking Service Company is seeking a talented attorney to work on Instagram's Privacy Legal team and advise the company on a range of privacy and data protection-related legal initiatives.

This role is product-focused and will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to build products with a privacy-forward design. This will involve learning about new and modified features for Instagram products, identifying and investigating key design elements, coordinating with subject matter experts and regional counsel, and providing practical, actionable advice under global privacy laws.

Lead Counsel, Privacy Responsibilities

Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in areas of data privacy and protection laws (including state and federal consumer protection and privacy laws, GDPR, and other global privacy laws)
Work closely with product counsel and product teams to guide privacy-forward product development and evaluate the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance and enforcement actions
Drive high-profile and high-impact projects involving privacy analysis and compliance with cross-functional stakeholders across A Social Networking Service Company business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other departments
Develop regulatory strategy with global privacy regulators in connection with new product features and initiatives and maintain A Social Networking Service Company ongoing privacy-by-design processes
Help to develop and conduct general and role-specific privacy trainings across A Social Networking Service Company
Participate in internal privacy compliance programs and processes to ensure we meet our obligations under those programs

Minimum Qualifications:

J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm or in-house
Experience advising on privacy legal risks and mitigations

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially those relevant for social media and Internet companies
Experience working cross-functionally to advance projects in a multi-stakeholder environment
Business judgment and practical counseling skills
In-house experience with applicable product counseling, compliance, litigation, or regulatory teams
Strong and developed communication skills
Experience prioritizing work and providing advice under deadlines