Bastrop, TX, United States
$220-260k
Full Time
7 days ago
Job description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SR. COUNSEL, PRIVACY & SECURITY
The Sr. Privacy and Security Counsel will focus on SpaceX’s global Starlink broadband internet business. You will serve as the legal representative on cross-functional teams for managing compliance with complex global data protection and data security laws and best practices, lawful intercept and other local law enforcement issues, other information governance processes, and related regulatory issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advise on and manage compliance with data privacy and data security laws and regulations in markets where we operate around the world
- Develop program for and manage incident/breach responses
- Work closely on data management compliance issues with other in-house teams, including Customer Success and IT Security
- Advise on lawful intercept, data storage, data production, network security and other requirements pertaining to law enforcement and telecommunications regulatory agencies
- Monitor and share best practices and trends on legal issue regarding information governance and cybersecurity
- Respond to inquiries from privacy and security regulators
- Communicate, educate and train employees on privacy and security issues
- Negotiate data privacy and security provisions with suppliers, partners, and enterprise customers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- JD from an ABA accredited school
- 7+ years of legal experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel
- Experience with privacy and cybersecurity requirements internationally
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Telecommunications and/or ISP law experience
- Significant knowledge of and experience with establishing and managing global privacy and security compliance regime, and lawful intercept programs
- Experience working with IT and information security teams on programs, policies and processes
- Experience with telecommunications and/or internet service providers, on such issues and other related telco regulatory issues
- Ability to identify technical infrastructure requirements to enable privacy compliance and implement privacy-by-design
- Experience managing outside counsel to meet business needs within tight budgets
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bar certified and in good standing in at least one U.S. State
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Sr. Counsel, Privacy and Security: $220,000.00 - $260,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
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