Coinbase
Overview
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system. We are seeking an exceptional attorney with demonstrated expertise in privacy and data protection who will partner with global teams to provide critical legal guidance on privacy issues and drive privacy-focused product design. The work culture is intense and in-person participation is required throughout the year, with team and company-wide offsites held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment.
We are looking for someone who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system, who relishes solving hard problems, and who actively seeks feedback to level up. This role will involve cross-functional collaboration with Privacy Operations, Product, Commercial Counsel, Security, and other business teams to operationalize privacy strategy and global obligations.
Responsibilities
Developing, implementing, and scaling Coinbase’s privacy program in partnership with Privacy Operations.
Deliver privacy legal advice and guidance to Product teams.
Track and translate global data protection laws, regulations, and standards into actionable requirements for business and product stakeholders.
Participate in large cross-functional projects involving data governance, data protection, and data request tools for a privacy-conscious customer base.
Partner with Security and Trust & Risk to respond to privacy incidents, regulatory inquiries, and other information requests.
Oversee drafting and updates of privacy notices, disclosures, transparency reports, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with Privacy Operations to build cross-functional relationships and spearhead data protection training and awareness programs to foster a privacy-centric environment.
Collaborate with product teams to implement privacy-forward, secure, and customer-centric product design.
Qualifications
6+ years as a practicing attorney, with 4+ years of substantive privacy experience, including in-house experience at technology or financial services companies.
JD or international equivalent (license to practice law in the United States preferred).
Expertise in U.S. and international privacy and data protection laws, regulations, standards, and practices, such as CCPA/CPRA, Canada PIPEDA, and Brazil LGPD.
Strong people and project management skills, including the ability to coordinate complex, company-wide plans requiring deep cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to distill complex legal issues into clear and concise guidance and to provide practical solutions, with creativity in problem-solving.
Comfort engaging directly with government agencies and regulators on thorny issues.
A passion for data protection law and technology policy advocacy.
Nice to have
Prior experience in the cryptocurrency, fintech, and/or software technology spaces.
Familiarity with privacy laws specific to financial institutions (e.g., GLBA) and global financial regulatory frameworks (e.g., AML/KYC, PSD2).
CIPP or similar certification(s).
Experience with emerging privacy frameworks, especially in Canada and LATAM.
Job ID: P72952 Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range. Full-time offers include target bonus, target equity, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)). Pay Range: $224,995—$264,700 USD Commitment to Equal Opportunity: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. For US applicants, you may view Employee Rights and Know Your Rights notices. Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program where required by law. Coinbase is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities; contact accommodations at Coinbase for accessibility requests. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates: Depending on location, GDPR and CCPA may regulate the data of job applicants. Our full notice is available here. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. For US applicants, you may also agree to arbitration of disputes here. AI Disclosure: For select roles, Coinbase pilots AI tools for screening interviews. A human recruiter will review responses. A separate AI interview intelligence platform may transcribe and summarize interview notes. The pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request accommodations due to disability, contact accommodations at Coinbase.
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Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system. We are seeking an exceptional attorney with demonstrated expertise in privacy and data protection who will partner with global teams to provide critical legal guidance on privacy issues and drive privacy-focused product design. The work culture is intense and in-person participation is required throughout the year, with team and company-wide offsites held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment.
We are looking for someone who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system, who relishes solving hard problems, and who actively seeks feedback to level up. This role will involve cross-functional collaboration with Privacy Operations, Product, Commercial Counsel, Security, and other business teams to operationalize privacy strategy and global obligations.
Responsibilities
Developing, implementing, and scaling Coinbase’s privacy program in partnership with Privacy Operations.
Deliver privacy legal advice and guidance to Product teams.
Track and translate global data protection laws, regulations, and standards into actionable requirements for business and product stakeholders.
Participate in large cross-functional projects involving data governance, data protection, and data request tools for a privacy-conscious customer base.
Partner with Security and Trust & Risk to respond to privacy incidents, regulatory inquiries, and other information requests.
Oversee drafting and updates of privacy notices, disclosures, transparency reports, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with Privacy Operations to build cross-functional relationships and spearhead data protection training and awareness programs to foster a privacy-centric environment.
Collaborate with product teams to implement privacy-forward, secure, and customer-centric product design.
Qualifications
6+ years as a practicing attorney, with 4+ years of substantive privacy experience, including in-house experience at technology or financial services companies.
JD or international equivalent (license to practice law in the United States preferred).
Expertise in U.S. and international privacy and data protection laws, regulations, standards, and practices, such as CCPA/CPRA, Canada PIPEDA, and Brazil LGPD.
Strong people and project management skills, including the ability to coordinate complex, company-wide plans requiring deep cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to distill complex legal issues into clear and concise guidance and to provide practical solutions, with creativity in problem-solving.
Comfort engaging directly with government agencies and regulators on thorny issues.
A passion for data protection law and technology policy advocacy.
Nice to have
Prior experience in the cryptocurrency, fintech, and/or software technology spaces.
Familiarity with privacy laws specific to financial institutions (e.g., GLBA) and global financial regulatory frameworks (e.g., AML/KYC, PSD2).
CIPP or similar certification(s).
Experience with emerging privacy frameworks, especially in Canada and LATAM.
Job ID: P72952 Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range. Full-time offers include target bonus, target equity, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)). Pay Range: $224,995—$264,700 USD Commitment to Equal Opportunity: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. For US applicants, you may view Employee Rights and Know Your Rights notices. Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program where required by law. Coinbase is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities; contact accommodations at Coinbase for accessibility requests. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates: Depending on location, GDPR and CCPA may regulate the data of job applicants. Our full notice is available here. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. For US applicants, you may also agree to arbitration of disputes here. AI Disclosure: For select roles, Coinbase pilots AI tools for screening interviews. A human recruiter will review responses. A separate AI interview intelligence platform may transcribe and summarize interview notes. The pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request accommodations due to disability, contact accommodations at Coinbase.
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