We’re looking for an enthusiastic and thoughtful team player with 7+ years of legal experience in global privacy law. As Privacy Counsel, you’ll primarily work with our Legal, Policy, Product & Engineering, InfoSec and Trust & Safety teams to provide legal guidance on a wide range of privacy initiatives and projects. If you’re passionate about privacy, social media, and business and want to work with a company where you can have immediate real world impact, then this is the place for you. 

Location

• Reddit’s Offices: SF, LA, Chicago, NYC, Dublin IRE, Amsterdam NL or remotely from within the U.S.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide strategic thinking on a broad range of legal privacy issues and initiatives, including product development for a global community.
• Navigate global regulatory trends in privacy and security, including new laws, regulations, decisions, and industry standards around the world.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on best-in-class processes to monitor, manage, and mitigate privacy and security risks. 

What We Can Expect From You:

• Qualified to practice law in appropriate jurisdiction, and in good standing with your local bar.
• 7+ years practicing law, with a focus on data protection/privacy law ideally in the tech sector, a mix of law firm and in-house experience is a plus. 
• CIPP certification and experience with digital advertising is a plus.
• Experience with global privacy laws, including European and US law.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, quick learner with a strong work ethic, sense of initiative, and a good sense of humor.
• Eagerness to learn new things, be comfortable handling chaos, and thrive in a team environment.  
• English language fluency (spoken and written) is necessary; a second language of the EMEA region is an advantage.
• Experience providing actionable legal advice in a setting with varied risk thresholds