Role Overview

The Senior Privacy Counsel role at Discord is pivotal in an era where data privacy is non-negotiable. With Discord serving gamers across the globe, you'll ensure compliance with stringent regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and emerging state privacy laws. This position demands a blend of technical acumen, legal precision, and business savvy to protect user trust while fueling innovation in gaming communities. Based in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area (including counties like Alameda, San Francisco, and Santa Clara), this role offers flexibility—no strict office mandate—with relocation support for qualified candidates. If you thrive at the intersection of law, technology, and gaming, this senior-level opportunity is tailored for you.

Discord isn't just an app; it's a cultural phenomenon redefining social gaming. Over 90% of our users engage in gaming, making privacy counsel essential to maintain our edge in voice chat, community building, and multiplayer experiences. Join us to tackle challenges like ML-driven features, ad tech integrations, and minor protections head-on.

Key Responsibilities

As Senior Privacy Counsel, your impact will be immediate and far-reaching. Here's what you'll dive into daily:

• Partner closely with engineering, data governance, and compliance teams to architect privacy-enhancing systems and infrastructure.
• Execute comprehensive vendor due diligence and third-party privacy/security assessments to mitigate risks.
• Craft governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks for data usage across Discord's ecosystem.
• Design and refine privacy and security incident response protocols for rapid, effective handling.
• Deliver pragmatic, globally attuned legal counsel that balances risk minimization with aggressive business growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evolve Discord’s data security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Guarantee worldwide data processing adherence to GDPR, U.S. state laws, federal regulations, and beyond.
• Position yourself as the go-to authority on privacy, machine learning development, ad tech, and minors' protections.
• Integrate privacy reviews into the lifecycle of new products and emerging technologies.
• Spearhead internal initiatives, streamline processes, and roll out training to empower teams company-wide.
• Advise on cutting-edge issues like AI/ML privacy implications in gaming personalization.
• Scale privacy operations to support Discord's explosive growth to 200M+ users.
• Foster a culture of privacy-by-design, influencing product roadmaps directly.

These responsibilities position you at the heart of Discord's mission to make gaming more connected and secure.

Qualifications

To excel as our Senior Privacy Counsel, bring these credentials to the table:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar admission or eligibility for in-house counsel registration.
• 9+ years in-house at a tech firm; bonus for top-tier law firm tenure.
• Proven mastery of global privacy regimes, especially GDPR and U.S. consumer laws.
• Hands-on experience with ad tech, child privacy (COPPA), and ML/AI legal challenges.
• Skill in decoding complex tech stacks and rendering legal insights actionable.
• Leadership prowess in managing projects, priorities, and stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solving to align legal guardrails with business velocity.
• Bay Area residency or relocation commitment (assistance provided).
• Passion for gaming and Discord's community-driven ethos.

Candidates with experience at FAANG-level companies or privacy-heavy tech firms will stand out.

Salary & Benefits

Discord values top talent with competitive compensation. Expect a salary range of $250,000–$350,000 USD annually, plus equity, based on experience. Our benefits package is gamer-approved:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage.
• 401(k) with generous matching.
• Unlimited PTO for work-life balance.
• Fully remote-friendly with home office stipends.
• Relocation support for Bay Area move.
• Professional growth budget for conferences and certifications.
• Wellness programs including mental health resources.
• Extended parental leave.
• Gaming perks: hardware discounts, event access.
• Team-building offsites and socials.
• Learning platforms for continuous upskilling.
• Equity in a high-growth public company.

This holistic package supports your career and passions.

Why Join Discord?

Discord is more than a workplace—it's a launchpad for privacy leaders. Work on a platform beloved by 200M+ users, influencing gaming's future. Our Legal team sits at the product-legal nexus, giving you direct access to C-suite and engineers. Enjoy a collaborative culture prioritizing trust, innovation, and fun. In the Bay Area's tech epicenter, network with industry titans while enjoying SF's vibrant scene. Discord's growth trajectory offers rapid advancement for high-performers. Gamers unite: protect user data, enable epic hangs, and build the next gaming era.

Privacy at Discord means real-world impact—safeguarding communities from privacy pitfalls amid AI and global expansion. Stand out in a field where tech lawyers are in demand; this role catapults your career.

How to Apply

Ready to level up? Submit your resume, cover letter highlighting privacy wins, and LinkedIn profile via our careers portal. Tailor your application to Discord's gaming mission and your GDPR/tech expertise. We review applications on a rolling basis—apply now! Discord is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Expect 2-4 weeks for initial contact. Questions? Email legalcareers@discord.com. Let's build privacy into gaming's future together.

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