Legal Counsel Specialist

US TX Austin · Remotefull timeRemote

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$135k–$150k

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Bumbleinc Legal Counsel Specialist at Bumbleinc responsible for coordinating and supporting responses to personal data incidents and contributing to privacy compliance programs. This role involves operationalizing privacy-by-design and supporting global privacy frameworks including GDPR and US privacy laws.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support responses to personal data incidents, Independently leading low–medium risk incident responses end-to-end with minimal oversight and contributing to more complex investigations through structured triage, documentation, and draft materials
Maintain accurate incident records and logs, ensuring clear documentation and follow-through across post-incident actions
Contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of incident response playbooks, templates, and workflows, helping teams understand their roles and obligations
Support the execution of Bumble’s global privacy compliance programme, including GDPR, UK data protection law, and US privacy frameworks, translating requirements into operational practices
Owning privacy frameworks (e.g. DPIA/ROPA standards) and driving cross-functional adoption
Assist in maintaining and improving core GDPR artifacts such as Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs), including quality reviews and coordination with business teams
Acting as a go-to subject matter contributor for operational privacy processes and improvements
Partner cross-functionally to support privacy-by-design efforts, including data flow mapping, documenting safeguards, and identifying risks for escalation
Support preparation of draft responses to regulatory inquiries and data subject requests, coordinating inputs and tracking deadlines across stakeholders
Use AI tools responsibly to support research, first-draft documentation, and process optimisation, applying human judgment to ensure accuracy, fairness, and compliance

Qualification

Experience in privacyStrong working knowledge of GDPRDemonstrates ownership

Required

Qualified attorney admitted to the bar and licensed in Texas.
Experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance roles, ideally in a technology or consumer-focused environment
Strong working knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR, and US privacy laws, with curiosity for emerging global frameworks
Hands-on experience supporting operational privacy activities such as incident response, DPIAs, LIAs, vendor assessments, or data mapping
Ability to translate complex privacy concepts into clear, practical guidance, while knowing when to escalate to legal counsel
Strong drafting and communication skills, with attention to detail across policies, playbooks, and stakeholder materials
Comfortable collaborating across Product, Engineering, InfoSec, Marketing, Member Support, and People teams to deliver outcomes
Demonstrates ownership, follows work through from insight to impact, and adapts with an agile mindset in a fast-moving environment
Experience using AI tools to enhance research, drafting, and workflow efficiency, with a responsible and inclusive approach to data and outputs
Typically requires 2-4+ years of experience, though we welcome candidates with alternative backgrounds that demonstrate equivalent skills.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Wellness

Company

Bumbleinc

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