ULTRA MOBILE is seeking a talented Counsel, Privacy & Data Security to join the Business & Legal Affairs Team! Role is remote - must reside in the United States.
Anticipate 15 – 20% travel per year to Costa Mesa, CA office.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Counsel, Privacy & Data Security you will work within a ‘shared services’ model, supporting the Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile brands. You will manage all aspects of privacy and information security, including compliance with a broad variety of laws and regulations impacting privacy and data security.
Your usual day of awesomeness includes:
- Own and keep under constant review all the Company’s data protection and privacy compliance arrangements, including creating policies and guidelines and centralizing processes. Support compliance programs through partnership and collaboration with business clients and the Business & Legal Affairs team.
- Provide legal advice to ensure the business activities and operations are compliant with applicable laws (CCPA, CIPA, etc.), regulations (FCC), contractual obligations, and industry best practices. Inform and advise the Company on information security and privacy regulation and its requirements, including advising on federal and state requirements and best practices.
- Work as part of a cross-functional team delivering information security and privacy counseling to multiple stakeholders across business teams on security and data privacy for products and services, to ensure consistent positions on applicable laws, regulations, and relevant self-regulatory framework. Create and implement policies, training, and other initiatives to advance the privacy program.
- Act as a subject matter expert for all privacy and data protection matters and advise on legal risks and strategies related to the implementation of privacy and data security obligations and commitments.
- Advise on online privacy requirements, including privacy policies and consent.
- Partner with all key business areas to ensure data protection issues are considered at the outset of new projects, products, and initiatives.
- Monitor the industry landscape to keep visibility on evolutions, trends, and best practices related to privacy and data protection. Update the privacy policies as applicable.
- Work closely with Technical Operations team to provide legal guidance for response to infrastructure threats and incidents. Also support strategic compliance initiatives to reduce or mitigate enterprise-impacting cyber threat risk.
- Work collaboratively with outside counsel for tracking new laws to help analyze and communicate the implications of changing U.S. and international laws and regulations to the business.
- Assist with privacy due diligence and integration of privacy-related activities.
- Support contract review and negotiation of privacy contract terms.
- As needed, assist with additional areas (e.g., contract negotiation) and support various one-off projects (e.g., litigation management).
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bar admission in good standing to practice law in the U.S., California or New York is preferred.
- 5+ years of legal experience supporting and advising businesses on data protection and information security-related concerns, ideally with both a law firm and within a telecommunications, MVNA, or media company.
- Experience building privacy and information security programs and developing compliance processes, practices, and related documentation.
- Ability to make complex legal issues understandable for various audiences.
- Knowledge of privacy laws, regulations, standards, and related regimes including but not limited to CCPA, CAN-SPAM, CIPA, state privacy breach notification, other digital marketing and privacy laws.
- Ability to effectively advise, develop relationships, and work collaboratively with stakeholders within the company.
- Experience leading with a growth mindset and comfortable working in a company experiencing rapid change and growth.
- Litigation experience is a plus.
WE ARE ULTRA & MINT MOBILE
We connect people to what’s most important in their lives: Easily, affordably and reliably. We strive to be California’s Preeminent Destination Employer. Oh yeah, we get it too! We understand what matters to you most. You’re an individual with unique needs, and we’re prepared to exceed any expectations you have for an ideal employer.
We’re smart, strategic, and get things done without a lot of red tape or unnecessary politics. Everyone matters here and everyone has a voice. Expect to spend your time contributing to projects that really matter. We obsess over the employee experience. To start, we provide some of the most competitive salary, benefits, family leave, and vacation in Southern California. We believe in you and invest in you. Not just your career aspirations, but your life.
In addition, we’ve got a laundry list of perks you’ll brag about on insta -- Lunch every day prepared by our very own chef, healthy snacks, onsite gym, free massages, car wash services, and most importantly, a team atmosphere. We even raise the bar on well bars, including Espresso/Cappuccino/Nitro/Cold Brew Bar, Froyo Bar, Breakfast Bar, Snack Bar and a, well, you know, bar (after 5 pm).
And if you feel intrigued right now reading, imagine the co-workers we have already attracted. This is the kind of team you’ll want to take home to mom or invite to your kid’s next birthday party. This is the kind of close-knit community happening here. Come check out how you can be part of Ultra & Mint!
OUR VALUES – LET’S MAKE LIFE ULTRA TOGETHER!
- Ownership: We are all owners; be the outcome and get the job done.
- Action Biased: Be brilliant, proactive, and act with urgency.
- Embrace the Adventure: Be agile, adaptive, and thrive on change.
- Invent and Simplify: Never accept good enough.
$1,000 REFERRAL BONUS
Take a look at this job description, if you are the right person, please apply. If Ultra Mobile doesn't appear to be a fit for you, refer a friend or colleague and get $1,000. Let your friend or colleague know to provide your full name and email when applying to the job. If we hire them and they stay for 90 days, you get $1000. For more details of restrictions and rules, please email .
We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualification, experience, ability, and job performance.
In support of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the range of starting pay for this role is $160,000 - $175,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. We also offer a variety of benefits including health, disability insurance, 401 (k), flexible spending accounts, EAP, education reimbursement, parental leave, unlimited vacation, bonuses, and company paid holidays. The specific programs available will vary depending on state, start date, and employment type. Our recruitment team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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