Electronic Arts (EA)
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Electronic Arts (EA) . EA is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content and online services across platforms. We seek a privacy attorney to join EA's Legal Privacy team to help shape a global privacy program that supports game studios, marketing, technology, and AI initiatives, embedding privacy-by-design into products and services. Location: Los Angeles, CA; Kirkland, WA; Austin, TX; or Vancouver, BC – Hybrid. We will consider candidates who can work at least three days per week on-site at the listed offices. Role Responsibilities
Partner with the Privacy Team to design, implement, and continuously enhance a comprehensive global privacy program focused on risk assessment, control design, compliance monitoring, and long-term program evolution. Advise on complex or high-risk privacy issues in game development, deployment, live services, marketing/ad-tech, marketplace/commerce tools, and player engagement features. Serve as the primary legal partner for central technology and engineering organizations, embedding privacy-by-design from concept through launch across shared platforms, back-end systems, cross-game infrastructure, and enterprise-wide internal tools. Shape and refine internal privacy and data governance policies, playbooks, and practical guidance. Deliver legal research and actionable advice on emerging global privacy regulations, building subject-matter expertise on key laws and issues. Guide vendor and partner privacy diligence, including third-party integrations such as SDKs, ad-tech, analytics, and cloud providers. Contribute to incident response readiness and execution, including data breach investigations, regulator notifications, and player- and employee-facing communications. Support responses to regulator inquiries, audits, and investigations, in collaboration with cross-functional partners. Develop targeted training and awareness programs for studios, engineers, and business partners to reinforce privacy and data protection best practices. Track organizational processes and internal controls, conduct effectiveness reviews, and complete documentation (e.g., PIAs/DPIAs, RoPAs) to demonstrate compliance and drive continuous improvement. General Qualifications
J.D. with 5+ years of relevant legal experience. Strong background in consumer privacy, data protection, and information governance, ideally with experience supporting digital product launches in the consumer technology, gaming, or entertainment industries. Experience interpreting and advising on global privacy laws, including GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws, as well as other international frameworks. Ability to bridge the gap between legal, technical, and design, with sufficient technical and UX fluency to partner effectively with engineers and designers in creating privacy-forward, player-facing experiences. Knowledge of children’s and age-appropriate design and compliance frameworks, with familiarity in online safety laws aimed at protecting minors. Experience with technology transactions, including drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). Understanding of incident response processes, including data breach preparedness and management. Comfort with using AI tools to enhance individual and team productivity. Interest in AI privacy and ethics, including responsible data use in emerging technologies. Professional certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or AIGP preferred. Background in computer science, engineering, or another technical discipline is a plus. Compensation And Benefits
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant factors (e.g., education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). PAY RANGES British Columbia (Vancouver vs. Victoria): CAD 130,800 – 183,000 California (Los Angeles vs. San Francisco): USD 150,100 – 228,000 Washington (Seattle vs. Spokane): USD 141,300 – 192,000 In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off, sick time, holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and 401(k). Some roles may be eligible for bonus and equity. In British Columbia, we offer vacation, sick time, top-up EI/QPIP benefits, extended health/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and retirement plan. Benefits are tailored to local needs. About Electronic Arts EA values adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. We empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. We support a holistic benefits approach focused on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness. EA is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law and provide workplace accommodations as required by law. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Entertainment Providers
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Legal Counsel, Privacy
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Electronic Arts (EA) . EA is a global leader in interactive entertainment. We develop and deliver games, content and online services across platforms. We seek a privacy attorney to join EA's Legal Privacy team to help shape a global privacy program that supports game studios, marketing, technology, and AI initiatives, embedding privacy-by-design into products and services. Location: Los Angeles, CA; Kirkland, WA; Austin, TX; or Vancouver, BC – Hybrid. We will consider candidates who can work at least three days per week on-site at the listed offices. Role Responsibilities
Partner with the Privacy Team to design, implement, and continuously enhance a comprehensive global privacy program focused on risk assessment, control design, compliance monitoring, and long-term program evolution. Advise on complex or high-risk privacy issues in game development, deployment, live services, marketing/ad-tech, marketplace/commerce tools, and player engagement features. Serve as the primary legal partner for central technology and engineering organizations, embedding privacy-by-design from concept through launch across shared platforms, back-end systems, cross-game infrastructure, and enterprise-wide internal tools. Shape and refine internal privacy and data governance policies, playbooks, and practical guidance. Deliver legal research and actionable advice on emerging global privacy regulations, building subject-matter expertise on key laws and issues. Guide vendor and partner privacy diligence, including third-party integrations such as SDKs, ad-tech, analytics, and cloud providers. Contribute to incident response readiness and execution, including data breach investigations, regulator notifications, and player- and employee-facing communications. Support responses to regulator inquiries, audits, and investigations, in collaboration with cross-functional partners. Develop targeted training and awareness programs for studios, engineers, and business partners to reinforce privacy and data protection best practices. Track organizational processes and internal controls, conduct effectiveness reviews, and complete documentation (e.g., PIAs/DPIAs, RoPAs) to demonstrate compliance and drive continuous improvement. General Qualifications
J.D. with 5+ years of relevant legal experience. Strong background in consumer privacy, data protection, and information governance, ideally with experience supporting digital product launches in the consumer technology, gaming, or entertainment industries. Experience interpreting and advising on global privacy laws, including GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws, as well as other international frameworks. Ability to bridge the gap between legal, technical, and design, with sufficient technical and UX fluency to partner effectively with engineers and designers in creating privacy-forward, player-facing experiences. Knowledge of children’s and age-appropriate design and compliance frameworks, with familiarity in online safety laws aimed at protecting minors. Experience with technology transactions, including drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). Understanding of incident response processes, including data breach preparedness and management. Comfort with using AI tools to enhance individual and team productivity. Interest in AI privacy and ethics, including responsible data use in emerging technologies. Professional certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or AIGP preferred. Background in computer science, engineering, or another technical discipline is a plus. Compensation And Benefits
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant factors (e.g., education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). PAY RANGES British Columbia (Vancouver vs. Victoria): CAD 130,800 – 183,000 California (Los Angeles vs. San Francisco): USD 150,100 – 228,000 Washington (Seattle vs. Spokane): USD 141,300 – 192,000 In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off, sick time, holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and 401(k). Some roles may be eligible for bonus and equity. In British Columbia, we offer vacation, sick time, top-up EI/QPIP benefits, extended health/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and retirement plan. Benefits are tailored to local needs. About Electronic Arts EA values adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. We empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. We support a holistic benefits approach focused on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness. EA is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law and provide workplace accommodations as required by law. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Entertainment Providers
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