Counsel - Privacy & Cybersecurity Legal

About the role

Counsel on Uber’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Legal team to help build privacy into products and features, drive compliance with data protection laws globally, and maintain a culture of privacy.

Responsibilities

• Advise Uber product and engineering teams regarding data privacy and cybersecurity requirements, best practices, and Uber’s Privacy Principles
• Drive privacy-by-design and -default throughout Uber’s product development process
• Track and research developments relating to new and pending laws that impact Uber’s privacy and cybersecurity program, including U.S. state laws and the EU’s GDPR, AI Act, and Platform Work Directive; translate that into practical, effective advice; and lead compliance efforts relating to these laws
• Negotiate privacy requirements in third-party agreements
• Create and present engaging company-wide trainings regarding data privacy and security requirements and standard methodologies
• Drive awareness regarding cutting-edge legal and business developments, including regarding use of AI and machine learning, and lead team efficiency, morale and collaboration efforts
• Contribute to our ongoing mission to make magic in the marketplace, and drive Uber’s efforts to be a trusted steward of our users’ personal data in every market where Uber operates

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience in private practice, in-house and/or government.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience within privacy and/or cybersecurity law.
• J.D. and license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.

Preferred qualifications

• Technology company lawyer with a range of knowledge and experience across the substantive legal areas relevant to privacy, data security and AI.
• Proficient in global privacy and data security requirements, particularly GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws.
• Experience counseling product and engineering teams.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment where innovating through cutting-edge legal issues is the norm.
• Collaborative, thoughtful, passionate about your work, and good sense of humor.
• CIPP certification
• Strong interpersonal skills, highly collaborative with business leaders and cross-functional partners, and a strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility, and partner with others.
• Self-motivation with a strong affinity for vision setting, strategic problem solving, and driving action.
• Excellent business judgment and great communication skills.
• Embody the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability.
• Enthusiastic about Uber and the opportunity to have a big impact!

Benefits

• You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits.
• All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan.

Pay

• Base salary ranges vary by location:
  • Chicago, IL: USD $187,000 - USD $208,000 per year
  • New York City, NY: USD $208,000 - USD $231,000 per year
  • San Francisco, CA: USD $208,000 - USD $231,000 per year
  • Seattle, WA: USD $187,000 - USD $208,000 per year
  • Washington, DC: USD $208,000 - USD $231,000 per year

Schedule

• Employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office, unless approved for full remote work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.