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Snap Inc is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves and connect with the world through its flagship products—Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. The Legal Team serves as an in‑house law firm and advisor, supporting privacy, product, IP, commercial, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, and public policy matters. It is committed to building an inclusive culture grounded in Snap’s values of Kind, Smart, and Creative.
We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join the Snap legal team. You will lead the global privacy and cybersecurity programs, collaborating with engineering, product, design, and security to ensure world‑class privacy‑by‑design and risk‑management practices.
What you’ll do:
Partner closely with Snap’s Engineering Security team to provide legal and strategic advice on vendor due diligence, third‑party privacy and security assessments, governance, risk compliance, and privacy and security incident response.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, improve, and enforce Snap’s data security policies, standards—ensuring they meet global legal requirements.
Ensure global compliance with privacy laws (GDPR, U.S. state and federal consumer protection, etc.).
Partner with Product Counsel on complex issues that arise in the development of new products and technologies, including privacy, data security, and encryption.
Work with Snap’s Privacy Engineering team 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, privacy 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 and consumer legislation; recommend necessary modifications to practices; advise Snap’s Policy team on policy engagement priorities.
Conduct periodic privacy and security trainings across the company.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Experience counseling security teams, including on‑call rotation for incident response and investigations.
Deep understanding of global cybersecurity laws, regulations, and frameworks (e.g., EU NIS 2, Cyber Resilience Act, Executive Order 14117, NIST).
Deep understanding of global privacy laws and frameworks, including GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, FTC Act Section 5, anti‑spam laws, cookies regulation, and U.S. state privacy statutes.
Knowledge of AI laws and frameworks, and a passion for responsible AI adoption.
In‑house or law firm experience with privacy, cybersecurity, and product, technology, and mobile‑app matters.
Excellent legal and business judgment, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
Strong collaborator, problem‑solver, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Strong work ethic with 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.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Snap Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EEO, including disability/vets.
Compensation
Base salary ranges by location:
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $209,000‑$313,000 annually.
Zone B: $199,000‑$297,000 annually.
Zone C: $178,000‑$266,000 annually.
Equity in the form of RSUs.
Benefits Snap offers paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and other benefits that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success.
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Privacy & Cybersecurity Counsel
role at
Snap Inc.
Snap Inc is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves and connect with the world through its flagship products—Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. The Legal Team serves as an in‑house law firm and advisor, supporting privacy, product, IP, commercial, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, and public policy matters. It is committed to building an inclusive culture grounded in Snap’s values of Kind, Smart, and Creative.
We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join the Snap legal team. You will lead the global privacy and cybersecurity programs, collaborating with engineering, product, design, and security to ensure world‑class privacy‑by‑design and risk‑management practices.
What you’ll do:
Partner closely with Snap’s Engineering Security team to provide legal and strategic advice on vendor due diligence, third‑party privacy and security assessments, governance, risk compliance, and privacy and security incident response.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, improve, and enforce Snap’s data security policies, standards—ensuring they meet global legal requirements.
Ensure global compliance with privacy laws (GDPR, U.S. state and federal consumer protection, etc.).
Partner with Product Counsel on complex issues that arise in the development of new products and technologies, including privacy, data security, and encryption.
Work with Snap’s Privacy Engineering team 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, privacy 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 and consumer legislation; recommend necessary modifications to practices; advise Snap’s Policy team on policy engagement priorities.
Conduct periodic privacy and security trainings across the company.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Experience counseling security teams, including on‑call rotation for incident response and investigations.
Deep understanding of global cybersecurity laws, regulations, and frameworks (e.g., EU NIS 2, Cyber Resilience Act, Executive Order 14117, NIST).
Deep understanding of global privacy laws and frameworks, including GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, FTC Act Section 5, anti‑spam laws, cookies regulation, and U.S. state privacy statutes.
Knowledge of AI laws and frameworks, and a passion for responsible AI adoption.
In‑house or law firm experience with privacy, cybersecurity, and product, technology, and mobile‑app matters.
Excellent legal and business judgment, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
Strong collaborator, problem‑solver, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Strong work ethic with 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.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Snap Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EEO, including disability/vets.
Compensation
Base salary ranges by location:
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $209,000‑$313,000 annually.
Zone B: $199,000‑$297,000 annually.
Zone C: $178,000‑$266,000 annually.
Equity in the form of RSUs.
Benefits Snap offers paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and other benefits that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success.
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