What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counsel, Data Protection & Privacy position at SpaceX?
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.
COUNSEL, DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY
The Counsel, Data Protection & Privacy will focus on SpaceX’s global Starlink broadband internet business. With an eye towards privacy-by-design, you will drive data protection initiatives and managing compliance with global laws and regulations. You will serve as the legal representative on cross-functional teams detailing with novel legal, regulatory, and privacy engineering issues around the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Advise on and manage compliance with data protection laws in markets where we operate around the world
- Drive initiatives to meet data protection best practices and regulatory requirements, in partnership with other attorneys, and the customer success, IT, and security teams
- Maintain subject matter expertise in multiple areas of privacy, evaluating the impact of relevant global requirements and regulatory guidance
- Respond to inquiries from data protection regulators
- Negotiate data privacy and security provisions with suppliers, partners, and enterprise customers
- Assist with incident response and related regulatory engagement
- Communicate, educate, and train employees on data protection and privacy issues
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :
Pay range :
Counsel, Data Protection & Privacy : $190,000.00 - $245,000.00 / 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 :
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.
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Salary : $190,000 - $245,000
