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Your role As a Product and Privacy Counsel, you'll own the legal strategy where product innovation, data privacy, and regulatory compliance intersect. You'll work closely with Product, Engineering ...

Your role As a Product and Privacy Counsel, you'll own the legal strategy where product innovation, data privacy, and regulatory compliance intersect. You'll work closely with Product, Engineering ...

... General Counsel. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH, YOU'LL: * Get to know Nova Credit's organizational ... Conduct a thorough review of Nova Credit's existing privacy documentation and identify gaps or ...

... General Counsel. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH, YOU'LL: * Get to know Nova Credit's organizational ... Conduct a thorough review of Nova Credit's existing privacy documentation and identify gaps or ...

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Your role As a Product and Privacy Counsel, you'll own the legal strategy where product innovation, data privacy, and regulatory compliance intersect. You'll work closely with Product, Engineering ...

As Privacy Counsel: * Monitor and interpret evolving AI regulations and global privacy frameworks, including the EU AI Act, GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA, translating requirements into clear, actionable ...

Regulatory Privacy Counsel

San Jose, CA · On-site

$134K - $313K/yr

Responsibilities: - Support privacy and data protection regulatory matters across LatAm, Canada, and AMA (Africa, Middle East and APAC), including enforcement actions, and regulator engagement ...

Privacy Program Manager

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$98K - $125K/yr

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How much do privacy counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for privacy counsel in the United States is $156,593.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,500.00 and $196,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most common challenges Privacy Counsel professionals face in their daily work?

Privacy Counsel professionals often manage the challenge of keeping up with frequently changing data privacy regulations and ensuring that company policies remain compliant across multiple jurisdictions. They also work closely with cross-functional teams to provide real-time legal advice during product development, vendor negotiations, or data incident response. Managing competing priorities—such as supporting business innovation while minimizing legal and reputational risks—requires both strategic thinking and flexibility. This dynamic environment offers continuous learning and the opportunity to make a significant organizational impact.

What is a Privacy Counsel job?

A Privacy Counsel is a legal professional who advises organizations on data privacy laws, regulations, and best practices. They help ensure compliance with laws like GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection frameworks. Their responsibilities often include drafting privacy policies, reviewing data processing agreements, and working with internal teams to mitigate privacy risks. They also monitor regulatory developments and may assist in responding to data breaches or regulatory inquiries. The role requires a strong understanding of privacy laws, risk management, and data governance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Privacy Counsel position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Privacy Counsel, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, relevant bar admission, and deep expertise in data privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. Experience with compliance management tools, incident response systems, and professional certifications like CIPP/US or CIPM is highly valued. Strong interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly set top candidates apart. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensuring organizational privacy compliance, minimizing risk, and effectively advising internal stakeholders.

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Infographic showing various Privacy Counsel job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $156,593 per year, or $75.3 per hour.
Privacy & Product Counsel (Remote)

Privacy & Product Counsel (Remote)

Fanatics Inc.

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Fanatics rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

210th of 728 rated retailers


Job description

About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
The Role
The Privacy Counsel, as a member of the Corporate Legal team, will be responsible for supporting and advancing the Company's global privacy and corporate product program with a strong focus on product counseling and advising the technology teams who support the Fanatics Corporate products (e.g., Fanatics ONE loyalty program, Fanatics Ads, etc.) Reporting to the VP Global Privacy and Corporate Product, this role is critical to ensuring that Fanatics' products, platforms, and data-driven initiatives are designed and operated in compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws while enabling innovation and growth.
The ideal candidate will have experience counseling product, engineering, and technical teams, translating complex privacy requirements into practical guidance, and supporting fast-paced, technology-enabled businesses.
This role is fully remote.
What You'll Do:
Privacy Counsel
  • Advise on global privacy and data protection laws and regulations, including U.S. state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA), GDPR, and other international frameworks.

  • Provide practical, business-focused guidance on the collection, use, sharing, retention, and protection of personal data across Fanatics' products and operations.

  • Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of privacy policies, notices, and internal governance standards.

  • Advise on data incidents and any required regulatory notification requirements across various jurisdictions.

Product & Technology Counseling
  • Partner closely with product management, engineering, data, and technology teams to embed privacy considerations into the design, development, and deployment of products and platforms ("privacy by design").

  • Review and advise on privacy implications of new products, features, technologies, and data uses, including conducting and supporting privacy impact assessments (PIAs).

  • Counsel on data-driven initiatives, including analytics, personalization, marketing technologies, and emerging technologies such as AI, from a privacy and data governance perspective.

Commercial & Vendor Support
  • Review, draft, and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions in commercial agreements, including data processing agreements and vendor contracts.

  • Support third-party risk management efforts related to data protection and privacy compliance.

Regulatory & Risk Management
  • Monitor and assess evolving privacy and data protection laws, regulatory guidance, and enforcement trends, and advise on impacts to the business.

  • Support responses to data subject requests, regulatory inquiries, and privacy-related incidents in coordination with Legal, Compliance, and Security teams.

  • Assist with regulatory readiness, audits, and internal assessments related to privacy compliance.

Strategic Counsel
  • Provide proactive privacy advice to business stakeholders, balancing legal risk with business objectives.

  • Contribute to the ongoing maturation of Fanatics' global privacy program through process improvements, training, and cross-functional collaboration.

What We're Looking For:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

  • Licensed to practice law in the United States.

  • Minimum 6-9 years of legal experience, with a significant focus on privacy, data protection, and technology-related matters.

  • Demonstrated experience providing product counseling and advising engineering, product, and technical teams.

  • Combination of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred; experience supporting consumer-facing, retail, digital, or global technology businesses is a plus.

  • IAPP Certifications (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM) preferable.

  • Strong ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Familiarity with international privacy laws and cross-border data issues preferred.

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
Salary Range
$175,000-$225,000 USD
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