Corporate Counsel - Data Governance & Privacy
$123,200–$222,200 year
On-siteBellevue, Washington, United States or Herndon, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide legal support for T-Mobile's enterprise data governance and data stewardship programs, advising cross-functional stakeholders on the development and implementation of data governance processes and controls. Deliver strategic counsel on data lifecycle management, including records retention, defensible deletion, data minimization, enterprise data inventory, data access governance, and third-party data management. Advise on compliance with domestic and international privacy laws and regulations, assessing legal risks associated with evolving regulatory expectations. Develop legal guidance, policies, standards, training, and playbooks to promote consistent enterprise practices related to data governance, records management, and data stewardship. Partner with legal and business teams to support enterprise governance initiatives and strengthen organizational readiness for litigation, investigations, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
Required Qualifications
- JD with at least three 2 – 4 years of experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance
- Comfort engaging with stakeholders at all levels of an organization, from technical teams to senior leadership
- The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-moving environment
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ years' experience with US and/or international privacy or security laws and regulations
- Passion for mitigating risk in evolving privacy and security regulatory landscapes
- Appetite for innovation and aptitude for creative problem-solving
- Deep curiosity with a drive to understand the business goals and product details to drive informed decision-making
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong people and motivational skills
- At least 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
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