Privacy Counsel

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
Are you passionate about the interplay between technology and privacy? Do you excel in environments where law, technology, and business intersect? If safeguarding data privacy and navigating the complex landscape of privacy and data security laws excite you, then we have the perfect opportunity. We are looking for a Counsel for Block's Privacy Legal team to help us support the Square business. You will have the chance to be at the forefront of privacy and data protection issues, influencing how we protect user data and ensure compliance across diverse jurisdictions. If you're ready to take on the challenge of shaping the future of privacy at Block, we want to hear from you.
You Will

• Provide expert legal advice on privacy and data security matters to and in collaboration with all partners, including our information security and engineering teams, product development teams, marketing, and human resources, helping them navigate the complexities of compliance.
• Remain up-to-date on relevant consumer protection, privacy and data security laws and regulations, industry approaches to privacy program management, and on privacy and security technological developments, threat vectors, and evolving industry standards to provide solutions to complex issues.
• Support the response to data privacy incidents, including breach notification and mitigation strategies, to minimize impact and maintain trust.
• Collaborate with the global legal team to align privacy practices across the company, ensuring a unified approach to data protection.
• Support global AI governance, helping the business teams continue to innovate responsibly.
• Work with teams to scope and perform periodic data privacy hygiene assessments, mitigation and remediation, including data privacy by design and default, accountability and compliance monitoring, and the mitigation of privacy and security risks.
• Help enhance the existing global privacy program, including: privacy operations and documentation; employee training on data privacy and security obligations, promoting a culture of awareness and compliance throughout the organization.; policy enforcement; privacy compliance program monitoring and auditing; and third-party risk assessment. Ensure the program's ongoing and efficient operation.
• Update privacy notices and disclosures, and manage/update internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with global laws bearing on privacy and cybersecurity.

You Have

• J.D. (or foreign equivalent) and active membership in at least one state bar.
• 5+ years of combined relevant experience as a practicing attorney, in a law firm, government agency, or in-house legal team, with a substantial number of those years focused on privacy and data protection.
• Subject matter expertise regarding global privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations (including, among others, U.S. state laws and international data protection frameworks, GLBA, the EU's GDPR and AI Act, and SEC and NYDFS cybersecurity requirements).
• Strategic vision and ability to spot issues and communicate complex legal issues to a variety of legal and non-legal partners across the company.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, and updating documents and policies.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work with teams across different cultures and time zones.

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$180,000 - $270,000 USD
Zone B:
$167,400 - $251,200 USD
Zone C:
$158,400 - $237,600 USD
Zone D:
$149,400 - $224,200 USD
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Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.