Privacy & Cybersecurity Counsel Job at Snap in Los Angeles

Snap Inc Overview

Snap is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. Snap’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform; and Spectacles, AR glasses.

Legal Counsel – Privacy and Cybersecurity

What you’ll do:

• Partner closely with Engineering Security to provide legal and strategic advice on vendor due diligence, third‑party assessments, governance, risk and compliance, and incident response.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, improve, and enforce Snap’s data security policies, standards, and practices, ensuring they meet global legal requirements.
• Ensure Snap’s data processing complies with all applicable privacy laws, including GDPR and U.S. consumer privacy laws.
• Partner with Product Counsel on complex privacy, data security, and encryption issues that arise in new products and technologies.
• Work with Privacy Engineering to continually improve Snap’s privacy‑by‑design program.
• Analyze potential legal risks and regulatory requirements for new products and technologies.
• Conduct privacy due diligence reviews, impact assessments, and integration plans for potential acquisitions and partnerships.
• Help draft public‑facing descriptions of new products and technologies.
• Track and analyze proposed, pending, and new domestic and global privacy, data security, and consumer legislation that could impact the business and advise Snap’s Policy team on policy engagement priorities.
• Conduct periodic privacy and security trainings across the company.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience counseling and working closely with Security teams, including on‑call rotation for incident response and security investigations.
• Deep understanding of global cybersecurity laws, regulations and frameworks such as EU NIS 2 and NIST frameworks.
• Deep understanding of domestic and global privacy laws, regulations and frameworks, including GDPR and U.S. privacy laws.
• Knowledge of AI laws and frameworks and a passion for using AI responsibly.
• In‑house or law firm experience counseling clients on privacy, cybersecurity and product, technology and mobile app matters.
• Excellent legal and business judgment and strategic thinking.
• Strong communicator, collaborator, and problem‑solver who thrives in cross‑functional settings.
• Detail‑oriented, practical, business‑minded, and a team player, with an ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong work ethic, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a sense of humor.

Minimum qualifications:

• J.D. from a nationally recognized law school.
• Active membership in at least one state bar.
• 6+ years of experience practicing law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Snap is a proud equal opportunity employer. Snap is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Benefits

Snap’s benefits include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success.

Compensation

Base salary ranges by zone: Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) $209,000‑$313,000; Zone B $199,000‑$297,000; Zone C $178,000‑$266,000. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.