COUNSEL, DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY
The Counsel, Data Protection & Privacy will focus on SpaceX’s global Starlink broadband internet business. With an eye towards privacy-by-design, you will drive data protection initiatives and managing compliance with global laws and regulations. You will serve as the legal representative on cross-functional teams detailing with novel legal, regulatory, and privacy engineering issues around the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advise on and manage compliance with data protection laws in markets where we operate around the world
- Drive initiatives to meet data protection best practices and regulatory requirements, in partnership with other attorneys, and the customer success, IT, and security teams
- Maintain subject matter expertise in multiple areas of privacy, evaluating the impact of relevant global requirements and regulatory guidance
- Respond to inquiries from data protection regulators
- Negotiate data privacy and security provisions with suppliers, partners, and enterprise customers
- Assist with incident response and related regulatory engagement
- Communicate, educate, and train employees on data protection and privacy issues
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- JD from an ABA accredited school
- 4+ years of post-JD experience
- In-house legal experience or experience at a law firm working with corporate clients
- Experience with global privacy and data security requirements
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Significant knowledge of and experience with establishing and managing global privacy and data security programs
- Familiarity with technology and the ability to interact with highly technical engineers and security personnel
- Great people skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment with a wide range of technical and non-technical teams
- Experience with telecommunications and/or internet service providers, on such issues and other related telco regulatory issues
- Ability to identify technical infrastructure requirements to enable privacy compliance and implement privacy-by-design
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
- This position is based in Washington, DC and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Counsel, Data Protection & Privacy: $190,000.00 - $245,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
