Privacy Counsel

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. For more than 25 years, our development teams have created some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful entertainment experiences, captivating and engaging audiences around the world. We are incredibly proud of our ability to deliver consistently the highest-quality titles, as well as our colleagues who help to create our unique culture and work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and dynamic.

While our offices are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions. 

We are seeking a privacy lawyer with 5+ years of experience to join the Privacy legal team. This is an opportunity to join a global privacy program and work with multiple game labels across the company to support privacy contract terms, build and maintain the privacy program, and help deliver practical privacy guidance.  This is a hybrid in-person position that will operate out of Take-Two’s offices located in Austin, Texas; Bay Area, California; or New York, New York. The selected candidate will support teams located in North American and Western European time zones.

• Serve as privacy counsel for Take-Two’s publishing labels, focusing on its mobile games, working directly with central and game teams to support strategic and operational activities
• Conduct pre-contract privacy diligence and review / negotiate privacy terms with vendors and business partners – including collaboration across Legal, Security, HR, and publishing labels
• Provide day-to-day privacy advice to Take-Two’s game labels and corporate services including on product development, marketing, marketing technology, analytics, and employee privacy
• Assist with continued development of the privacy program including data diligence, PIAs / DPIAs, policies and procedures, and training
• Track and advise on emerging domestic and global privacy laws and regulatory developments
• Collaborate with customer support, technology, security, and data teams to help address data requests, regulatory inquiries, and incident response
• Serve as part of a global team of lawyers, paralegals, and staff helping Take-Two’s game labels create the most innovative and creative products as efficiently as possible

• Commercially minded lawyer with 5–7 years of privacy experience, ideally in the consumer or technology space, mobile, or entertainment industries. Strong preference given to candidates with a combination of law firm and in-house experience
• Extensive experience negotiating privacy contract terms in a variety of services (including user acquisition and ad monetization), and other commercial agreements
• Experience with mobile, advertising technology, or digital technology
• Experience advising clients on global privacy laws and enforcement trends, and the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical risk-based guidance
• Must possess keen intellect, attention to detail, ability to effectively distill information, excellent communication and decision making skills, and the ability to influence and interact at all levels of the organization
• Able to work cross-functionally dealing with urgent, confidential and highly-sensitive subject matter
• Ability to independently own all / portions of projects and approach them with initiative
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and a strong ability to balance multiple matters simultaneously and appropriately prioritize projects
• Genuine desire and enthusiasm to work in the video games industry
• Must be a team player with common sense, kindness, good humor, and dedication to succeeding together
• CIPP accreditation preferred
• Member of a state bar in good standing

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

The pay range for this position in San Mateo at the start of employment is expected to be between $133,900 and $198,160 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact [email protected]

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact [email protected]