Nintendo

Counsel, Privacy

Nintendo$174K — $313K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, online safety, cybersecurity, or tech regulatory compliance.
  • Law degree and membership in the Washington State Bar Association or equivalent.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience with product development and digital services regulations.
  • Familiarity with Canadian and Latin American privacy laws preferred.
  • Experience with AI governance and responsible AI initiatives is a plus.
  • Relevant certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on privacy and data protection for products and services.
  • Respond to inquiries about regulatory compliance and consumer rights.
  • Support implementation of privacy laws across North America and Latin America.
  • Monitor legal developments and prepare guidance for stakeholders.
  • Conduct legal reviews of product features for privacy-related risks.
  • Support the Information Management Program and data protection impact assessments.
  • Review vendor agreements for compliance with privacy regulations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus.
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule following company guidelines.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY: Provides legal guidance to business teams on privacy, data protection, and online safety compliance matters related to products, services, and platforms throughout the product lifecycle, and supports implementation of regulatory requirements and privacy program operations. JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides legal advice and guidance to business teams on privacy, data protection, and online safety requirements affecting company products and services. Responds to legal inquiries related to privacy, online safety, and data protection, including regulatory compliance, product design, data use, and consumer rights. Supports implementation of applicable privacy and online safety laws and regulations across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Monitors and maintains knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory developments and prepares summaries and guidance for internal stakeholders. Conducts legal review and clearance of product features and services, including evaluation of privacy, online safety and data protection risks. Supports the administration and operation of the company's Information Management Program, including data protection impact assessments, documentation, and compliance processes. Conducts privacy reviews of vendor and third-party engagements and supports related risk management processes in coordination with internal stakeholders. Reviews and provides guidance on privacy-related provisions in vendor and partner agreements. Supports artificial intelligence (AI) governance processes, including review of proposed use cases. Assists with privacy-related aspects of incident response, including coordination of information, documentation, and follow-up actions. Communicates and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, including outside counsel. May have direct or indirect responsibilities for leading and developing a team. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS Minimum of five years of privacy, data protection, online safety, cybersecurity, information governance, or technology regulatory compliance experience, preferably gained through a combination of law firm and in-house practice. Experience advising on legal aspects of product development, digital services, or technology platforms. Experience reviewing and analyzing legal and regulatory requirements - applying to business operations. Experience reviewing agreements involving data use, data sharing, or vendor services. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Law degree Membership in the Washington State Bar Association, or other comparable qualification. Valid passport may be required for international travel. Familiarity with Latin American, Canadian privacy laws and regulations preferred Experience advising on children's privacy, online safety, consumer protection, digital platform, emerging technology, and AI governance, emerging technology, or responsible AI initiatives matters is highly desirable. Experience supporting privacy program operations, information governance initiatives, incident response matters, or data lifecycle management activities. Experience providing practical legal advice to cross-functional product, technology, engineering, information security, international stakeholders, and cross-border regulatory compliance matters. Membership/certification in International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) a plus. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time. This position includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Pay Range: $174,050-$313,350 USD

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About Nintendo

Nintendo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics and video game company headquartered in Kyoto. Nintendo is one of the world's largest video game companies by market capitalization, creating some of the best-known and top-selling video game franchises of all-time, such as Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon.
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