Corporate Counsel, Privacy
Dallas, Texas
Match Group – Legal /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of privacy and become an integral part of our global team?
Match Group is a leading provider of dating products available globally. Our portfolio includes Tinder, Match, OkCupid, Hinge, PlentyOfFish, and others, each designed to help singles find a meaningful connection.
As Corporate Counsel, Privacy, you'll partner with senior members of our privacy team to provide crucial support in implementing and managing our global privacy program. You’ll notably focus on documenting product counseling risk mitigation plans through Privacy-by-Design reviews and Data Protection Impact Assessments/Privacy Impact Assessments, as well as coordinating the review and implementation of new privacy laws and regulations’ requirements.
Join us in addressing some of the most exciting privacy challenges and making a real difference in people’s lives!
This is a hybrid role, based in Dallas, and requires two days in the office per week.
How you'll make an impact:
- You will collaborate with senior members of the privacy team, as well as with product, engineering and other areas of the business, to provide practical and innovative privacy advice for high-impact product launches for brands like Tinder and Hinge. You will proactively identify and resolve potential privacy risks, with a focus on documenting those risk mitigation actions through the use of Privacy-by-Design reviews and DPIAs/PIAs.
- You will review news laws and regulations, with a focus on emerging US state requirements, and develop compliance plans for our brands through consultation with a wide range of internal stakeholders.
- You will support the privacy team in implementing and managing Match Group’s global privacy program, including regulatory inquiries, customer care escalations, policy development, incident response, contract negotiation (e.g., DPAs), and privacy training.
We could be a match if:
- You have a law degree from a top accredited law school and eligibility to practice law in Texas.
- You have 2+ years in a top national law firm and/or in-house legal department, with experience in technology product counseling in B2C digital industries (e.g., gaming, music, mobile, video, online marketplaces, social media).
- You have strong business communication and analytical skills, attention to detail, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- You are a self-starter, capable of operating in a fast-paced environment. Positive attitude and ease in working collaboratively with both legal and non-legal team members.
- You have a strong desire to learn the business, associated technologies, and new areas of law, with a practical approach to partnering with business teams.
What's the team like?
- On this close-knit global team, you will have the opportunity to work both collaboratively and independently to solve some of the world’s most exciting privacy challenges
- Individuals on this team manage multiple projects simultaneously, are autonomous and self-motivated team players with a keen interest in privacy law, possess superior communication skills, collaborate effectively with Legal team and business partners, and have excellent project management skills
- Successful Corporate Counsels at Match Group are strategic thinkers who excel in managing multiple demands and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
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Why Match Group?
Our mission is simple – to help people find love and happiness! We love our employees too and understand the importance of all life's milestones. Here are some of the benefits we are proud to offer:
Mind & Body – Medical, mental health, and wellness benefits to support your overall health and well-being
Financial Wellness – Competitive compensation, 100% employer match on 401k contributions up to 10% (cap at $10,000), as well as an employee stock purchase program to help you feel supported in your financial security
Unplug – Generous PTO and 18 paid holidays so you can unplug
Career – Annual training allowance for professional development and ERG membership opportunities and events so you feel connected and empowered in your work
Family – Families come in all shapes and sizes so we offer 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, fertility, adoption, and child care resources, as well as pet insurance and discounts
Company Gatherings – We host fun happy hours and company events where our employees get to know each other and build a sense of connection and belonging!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value the rich dynamics that diversity brings to our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), gender identity or expression, uniformed service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Period.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact employeebenefits@match.com.
Note: We will only respond to inquiries regarding accommodations and if you have any questions about your job application, please reach out to your Talent Acquisition Partner directly.
