Senior Privacy Counsel, Tinder

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West Hollywood, CA, USA
Hybrid
205K-235K Annually
Senior level
Mobile • Social Media
Match Group is the global dating app leader creating meaningful connections for people around the world.
The Role
Serves as the primary privacy legal advisor for Tinder and supports Match Group teams across product, engineering, data, marketing, Trust & Safety, and legal initiatives. Advises on global privacy laws, product reviews, DPIAs, LIAs, vendor agreements, incident response, regulatory inquiries, audits, and privacy program development. Translates complex legal requirements into practical business guidance and tracks emerging privacy, cybersecurity, and AI regulations.
Summary Generated by Built In
Know where you belong!
Match Group is a leading provider of dating products across the globe. Our portfolio includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, PlentyOfFish, OkCupid, The League, HER, and others, each designed to spark meaningful connections for singles worldwide. Creating a sense of belonging doesn’t stop at our products - it’s the foundation of every team we hire.
 
When it comes to dating, the connection starts online, but the real magic happens once you meet in real life (IRL).  We think the same is true for creating the best platforms, so we work together IRL 3 days/week.

This role is the primary privacy legal advisor for Tinder, with additional support for other Match Group teams and cross-brand initiatives. You’ll be a trusted partner to product, engineering, trust & safety, marketing, and legal colleagues, helping them move quickly while making sound, well-reasoned privacy decisions for some of the world’s most recognized consumer apps. We’re a technology company at heart, building products used by millions of people to create real connections. Privacy is central to that mission – helping users feel safe, respected, and in control of their data.  

Successful candidates will have experience providing practical, authoritative guidance to cross-functional teams navigating complex regulatory landscapes, including GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, and emerging global requirements related to privacy, cybersecurity, and AI. Experience advising on product privacy reviews and regulatory assessments, including data protection impact assessments, is a must. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable digging into the details with privacy colleagues, giving on-your-feet advice to business leaders, and explaining complex issues in plain language – all in the same day.

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Advise product, engineering, and data teams on privacy requirements for new features, products, and data uses for brands like Tinder, providing clear, risk-based guidance that enables the business.

  • Partner with the Data Protection Officer and privacy colleagues on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Legitimate Interests Assessments (LIAs), and similar assessments as required under global privacy laws.

  • Serve as a key privacy legal resource for Trust & Safety teams on user safety, moderation, and related data use.

  • Advise marketing and research teams on privacy requirements for campaigns, consumer research, and other initiatives.

  • Support the Legal team on privacy-related aspects of vendor and commercial agreements, including DPAs in privacy-heavy deals.

  • Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance that non-legal partners can act on.

  • Contribute to privacy documentation, templates, and guidance that help the team work efficiently and consistently.

  • Support data incident response processes, including breach assessment and regulatory notification analysis.

  • Track global privacy developments and help the business adapt to new requirements.

  • Support audits and regulatory inquiries, and contribute to Match Group’s global privacy program.

We could be a match if you:

  • Have 6+ years of experience in privacy law, including in-house experience at a fast-paced consumer technology company

  • Are an exceptional communicator who can explain complex privacy and legal concepts to business partners without a legal or technical background, and turn them into clear, practical advice.

  • Have experience advising on product privacy reviews, including PIAs, DPIAs, and LIAs.

  • Understand how digital products work (e.g., data flows, APIs, SDKs, AI/ML use cases) and are comfortable working closely with technical and product teams.

  • Have exposure to the range of work that comes with a consumer tech role, such as trust & safety, marketing and research, cross-brand data sharing, and privacy terms in vendor contracts (nice to have).

  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift often, and can manage many workstreams at once with good judgment

  • Are a collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across Legal, Privacy, Security, Product, and the business.

  • Are a self-starter who takes initiative in driving privacy reviews and projects forward, exercising sound judgment on when to seek guidance and escalate issues

  • Are comfortable with and interested in applying AI tools in your everyday work, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Zoom AI Companion to automate repetitive tasks and improve output quality such as in drafting documents, generating structured outputs and improving workflows.

  • Are committed to continuous learning and development.

What’s the team like?

  • On this close-knit global team, you will have the opportunity to work both collaboratively and independently on exciting privacy challenges.

  • Team members manage multiple projects simultaneously, are experienced, collaborative, and generous with their time and knowledge, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and work well both independently and together.

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Why Match Group?
 
Our mission is simple – to help people find love and happiness! We love our employees too and understand the importance of all life's milestones. Here are some of the benefits we are proud to offer:
 
Mind & Body – Medical, mental health, and wellness benefits to support your overall health and well-being
Financial Wellness – Competitive compensation, 100% employer match on 401k contributions up to 10% (cap at $10,000), as well as an employee stock purchase program to help you feel supported in your financial security
Unplug – Generous PTO and 14 paid holidays so you can unplug
Career – Annual training allowance for professional development and ERG membership opportunities and events so you feel connected and empowered in your work
Family – Families come in all shapes and sizes so we offer 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, fertility, adoption, and child care resources, as well as pet insurance and discounts  
Company Gatherings – We host company events where our employees get to know each other and build a sense of connection and belonging!
 
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value the rich dynamics that diversity brings to our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), gender identity or expression, uniformed service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.  Period. 
 
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process — such as during pre-employment testing or interviews — please indicate this by selecting “Yes” in the accommodation request field. We’ll reach out to discuss your needs if you're selected for the interview stage.   
 
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Skills Required

  • 6+ years of experience in privacy law
  • In-house experience at a fast-paced consumer technology company
  • Experience advising on product privacy reviews, including PIAs, DPIAs, and LIAs
  • Ability to explain complex privacy and legal concepts clearly to non-legal and non-technical stakeholders
  • Understanding of digital products, including data flows, APIs, SDKs, and AI/ML use cases
  • Experience with trust and safety, marketing, consumer research, cross-brand data sharing, or privacy terms in vendor contracts
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative relationship-building across Legal, Privacy, Security, Product, and business teams
  • Self-starter who can drive privacy reviews and projects using sound judgment
  • Comfort and interest in applying AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Zoom AI Companion
  • Commitment to continuous learning and development

Match Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Match Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Match Group.

  • Retirement Support — Employer matching on retirement savings and access to an employee stock purchase program are highlighted as standout elements. Feedback suggests this creates strong long-term financial support as part of total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support — Fully paid parental leave, fertility and family-forming support, and childcare resources are emphasized across materials. Feedback suggests these benefits meaningfully support different family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, numerous paid holidays, wellness and volunteer time, and other special leave options are consistently described. Feedback suggests the breadth of time-off options helps sustain work-life balance.

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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
1,400 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

Match Group is home to some of the world’s most popular dating and social discovery apps, including Tinder, Hinge, Match, and more. Match Group’s mission is to spark meaningful connections for every single person worldwide. Our diverse portfolio of apps enables connections across a diverse range of ages, genders, backgrounds, and dating goals. Our services are available in over 40 languages to users all over the world.

Why Work With Us

Match Group is united by a mission to help people find meaningful connections and fight loneliness. We’re not just building products. We’re creating friendships, marriages, and families around the world. Our culture is fueled by purpose, creativity, and a passion for what we can build together.

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