At MyFitnessPal, our vision is to be the most trusted brand for improving your health through better food choices. We believe good health starts with what you eat. We provide the tools and resources to reach your weight management goals.
We are looking for a Sr. Counsel, Privacy to join our Legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will focus on driving, improving, building, and managing our privacy compliance program and processes in view of a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
What you’ll be doing:
Compliance:
- Advising on and ensuring compliance with global data privacy laws and regulations, including CCPA, state privacy legislation, GDPR, and other relevant laws and industry standards
- Monitoring and interpreting evolving privacy legislation and regulatory requirements
Policy and Data Governance:
- Drafting and updating consumer facing terms, including privacy notices, representations, settings, FAQs, terms of service, and other policies and UI features related to user data
- Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and standards for the company
Privacy by Design:
- Collaborating with product and engineering teams to integrate privacy considerations into the design and development of new products and features, providing practical and business-oriented legal advice to internal business teams
- Reviewing and maintaining records of processing activities and conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
- Advising internal clients on development, collection, use, transfer and governance of user data and identifying potential privacy or other regulatory risks
Advocacy and Negotiation:
- Serving as a point of contact for privacy inquiries from end users, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders
- Reviewing and negotiating data processing agreements and privacy terms in a variety of other agreements
As a member of a very small (and enthusiastic!) legal team, you may also be asked to draft, review and negotiate vendor contracts, commercial contracts, and contracts with strategic partners where required, and/or handle other legal matters.
Qualifications to be successful in this role:
- 5+ years of firm and/or in-house experience
- A Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and membership in at least one state bar
- Accreditation from the IAPP - Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US at a minimum)
- Prior in-house experience with a high growth, fast moving digital company
- Experience in privacy law, preferably with experience in a digital consumer-facing industry
Key Competencies:
- You are an entrepreneurial and creative problem solver who thrives in a dynamic and versatile environment with frequently shifting priorities
- You have an intellectual curiosity about the industry and emerging digital technologies
- You have an understanding of technology, specifically mobile applications (both iOS and Android), product development, and the advertising ecosystem
- You have an ability to drive and execute a program and strategy in an environment where not everything is in your control
- You work well independently without requiring extensive supervision while prioritizing teamwork in a collaborative and supportive culture
- You are a critical and strategic thinker with excellent judgment who shows initiative and enjoys solving complex problems
- You have strong business acumen with a track record of providing guidance and risk-appropriate, solutions-oriented advice
- You have strong organizational and interpersonal skills and you enjoy and can work effectively cross functionally with teams
- You support MyFitnessPal’s mission to make the world a healthier place
Please consider applying even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. Research shows you can still be considered for a position if you meet some of the requirements. At MyFitnessPal, we’re building a fitness product for everyone and believe our team should reflect that. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.The reasonably estimated salary for this role at MyFitnessPal ranges from $170,000 - $230,000. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
In addition, MyFitnessPal offers a wide range of comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, parental planning, mental health benefits, annual performance bonus, a 401(k) plan and match, responsible time off, monthly wellness and technology allowances, and others.
Exciting Full-Time Employee Benefits, Perks and Culture
Embrace the Freedom:
Be a digital nomad, work from anywhere we have operations within the continental U.S.
Office Vibes:
If you prefer working in an office, we've got you covered, our HQ is in vibrant Austin, TX.
Face-to-Face Connections
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We value personal connections. Enjoy opportunities to meet and connect with your team members in person to help forge meaningful relationships that extend beyond the virtual realm. Teams meet as often as needed and all of MyFitnessPal gathers annually.
Flexibility At Its Best:
Achieve the work-life balance you deserve. Enjoy a flexible time-off policy and work on your own terms with our
Responsible Time Off benefit.
Give Back:
Use your volunteer days off to support what matters most to you. Each full time teammate receives 2 days per calendar year to give back to their community through service.
Mentorship Program:
Take control of your career through our mentorship program where, if you’d like, you will be matched with a teammate who can help you scale your skills and propel your growth.
Family-Friendly Support
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Embrace the journey with confidence and care. Enjoy our paid maternity and paternity leave, to provide time to balance family responsibilities with your career and take the time needed to strengthen family relationships. We understand the complexities of starting or expanding a family, which is why we provide best-in-class comprehensive assistance for fertility-related matters.
Wellness Comes First
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Live Good Health is one of our core values. Receive a monthly Wellness Allowance, empowering you to focus on your physical and mental well-being by choosing from a range of wellness initiatives, including dedicated mental health days.
Celebrate Greatness:
Your hard work deserves recognition! Our reward and recognition platform empowers peers to acknowledge and reward each other for the exceptional contributions they make.
Elevate Your Health & Fitness:
Get access to MyFitnessPal Premium, allowing you to take your fitness, health and wellness journey to new heights.
Unlock Your Potential:
Access our virtual learning and development library, and participate in training opportunities to continuously grow and enhance your skills.
Championing Inclusion: Our dedicated DEI Committee actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress across the organization.
Healthcare Matters:
Your well-being is our priority. Take advantage of our competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits that cater to your holistic healthcare needs. Feel secure and supported on your wellness journey.
Secure Your Future:
Benefit from our retirement savings program, giving you peace of mind for your financial goals. Reach them sooner with MyFitnessPal’s competitive employer match.
At MyFitnessPal, our mission is to enable people to make healthy choices. And it wouldn't be possible without our team. We celebrate the unique POV that each person brings to the table and believe in a collaborative and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, sex, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. These are our guiding ideologies and apply across all aspects of employment.MyFitnessPal participates in E-Verify.
