Privacy Counsel

Company Summary

Echo Star is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Our legal teams support the innovators driving the growth and success of Echo Star and its subsidiaries. From identifying and supporting a variety of corporate legal matters to negotiating the industry’s evolving legal landscape, our corporate counselors bring their own kind of invention to effect positive change across the company and their own careers.

To add to our team of talented people, we are currently seeking a Privacy Counsel with a passion for privacy and experience advising on various US privacy laws and regulations. This position will provide critical legal support across our DISH, Sling TV, and Boost Mobile brands. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, collaborative attorney to help build and expand the Echo Star privacy functions, and advise business leaders and other legal team members on privacy.

• Advise on state and federal privacy laws including the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and comprehensive state privacy laws affecting both media and telecommunications
• Evaluate privacy implications for advertising initiatives, AdTech usage, and new product features for DISH, Sling, and Boost Mobile consumer data
• Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and assist in driving remediation plans for privacy issues identified during risk assessments
• Review and negotiate complex contracts, data processing agreements (DPAs), and data-sharing terms
• Draft and maintain privacy policies, internal guidance, and specialized privacy training
• Prepare periodic reports on privacy compliance and program maturity

• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of experience at a major law firm or corporation advising on compliance with privacy laws, regulations and policies

• Experience drafting and negotiating complex advertising contracts and data processing agreements
• CIPP preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex legal concepts to business leaders and audiences
• Admission to the Colorado Bar, or the ability to become admitted promptly under Rule 222 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure (Single-Client Counsel)

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Compensation: $/Year - $/Year

We also offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role’s location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.