Job Specifications
Bumble’s mission is to foster healthy and equitable relationships across the globe. As a platform built on trust and integrity, we’re deeply committed to protecting our members’ data and privacy. We are seeking a strategic and solutions-oriented Lead Privacy Counsel to help us build scalable, effective privacy programs that reflect our values and support our global growth.
As Lead Privacy Counsel, you will lead and implement privacy and data protection compliance programs across global jurisdictions, with a primary focus on data breach readiness and response, EU regulatory obligations, and U.S. privacy compliance. You will partner closely with Legal, InfoSec, Compliance, and cross-functional teams to drive clarity, consistency, and accountability across all facets of data protection.This role is ideal for a privacy attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, tech-focused environment and wants to make a meaningful impact through program design, incident management, and regulatory documentation.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Lead Bumble’s incident response and data breach management program, including investigation protocols, notification assessments, regulatory reporting, and post-incident remediation
Build and scale efficient, cross-functional privacy compliance programs aligned with global frameworks including GDPR, UK DPA, CCPA/CPRA, and other U.S. state-level privacy laws
Own and maintain core GDPR compliance documentation, including Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and Lawful Basis assessments and draft and negotiate Data Processing Agreements
Partner closely with InfoSec, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure security safeguards, privacy-by-design, and clear roles and responsibilities in incident preparedness
Partner closely with the member support function to respond to requests from members for access to or deletion of their data, and assist on (i) regulatory investigations from regulators in the US, UK and EU; and (ii) member claims in civil courts, in relation to Bumble’s response to members’ requests
Collaborate with internal Legal colleagues to ensure privacy compliance is integrated into wider compliance and regulatory strategies (e.g., marketing, consumer protection, international transfers), and advise other teams in the business on how to perform their functions in a manner that complies with data protection laws (e.g. marketing, advertising, communications and HR teams)
Develop and lead a talented privacy advisor who plays a key role in ensuring the protection of our member’s data.
Develop and deliver privacy policies, playbooks, templates, and training materials that promote awareness and enable operational consistency
Stay abreast of privacy and data security trends and regulatory changes, and assess their practical impact on Bumble’s global operations
Promote a member-first approach to privacy that aligns with Bumble’s values and business priorities
KEY SKILLS
J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing
10+ years of relevant privacy and data protection experience, including in-house counsel roles with U.S.-based global companies
Deep understanding of global privacy regulations, including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, biometric specific laws and other U.S. privacy and data security frameworks
Demonstrated experience leading data breach and incident response programs, including coordination with InfoSec, legal assessments, and notification requirements
Hands-on experience preparing and managing ROPA, DPIAs, and other GDPR compliance artifacts
Practical, risk-based mindset and strong organizational skills—comfortable building scalable systems that reduce redundancy and ensure compliance
ABOUT YOU
Ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable advice tailored for business partners
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record of influencing and collaborating across diverse global teams, including the ability to present to and advise senior leaders across the organization
Deep alignment with Bumble’s mission, values, and global focus
Preference for New York City or Austin, TX candidates but open to candidates in the New York region (D.C., CT, Boston) who are willing to travel, as much as quarterly, to the NY office. This role will also require periodic travel to our office in London and to our other Austin office, if based in NY.
About Us
Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble Date, BFF, and Badoo. The Bumble platform enables people to build healthy and equitable relationships, through Kind Connections. Founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014, Bumble was one of the first dating apps built with women at the center and connects people across dating (Bumble Date) and friendship (BFF). BFF is a friendship app where people in all stages of life can meet people nearby and create meaningful platonic connections and community based on shared interests. Badoo, which was founded in 2006, is one of
About the Company
Bumble Inc. is the parent company of Bumble, Badoo, Bumble For Friends, and Geneva. The Bumble platform enables people to build healthy and equitable relationships, through Kind Connections. Founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014, Bumble was one of the first dating apps built with women at the center and connects people across dating (Bumble Date), friendship (Bumble For Friends) and professional networking (Bumble Bizz). Badoo, which was founded in 2006, is one of the pioneers of web and mobile dating products. Bumble For Fr...
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