Senior Privacy Counsel

Matchgroup; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare

Flexible work-life balance

Modern office near transport

Lunch vouchers

ClassPass discount

Learning & development

Social events

Free product access

Job summary

Match Group in Dublin seeks a Senior Privacy Counsel to lead global privacy and cybersecurity initiatives. You will advise on breach assessments, regulatory notifications, and incident response while shaping forward-looking data protection programs across jurisdictions.

Join a fast-moving team that partners with Product, Security, and Engineering to embed privacy-by-design, manage cross-border data flows, and navigate evolving laws, including AI-related regulation.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a law degree.
• 5+ years of legal experience focusing on privacy, cybersecurity, AI or technology law.
• Hands-on experience advising on cybersecurity incident response and cross-jurisdiction regulatory notifications.
• Knowledge of GDPR, PIPEDA, US state privacy laws; willingness to learn others.
• Able to translate regulatory requirements into clear guidance for senior leadership and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead global cybersecurity matters as part of the incident response team.
• Monitor and operationalize emerging privacy, cyber, and data laws into compliance programs.
• Partner with Security on vendor risk assessments and audits.
• Advise product and engineering on privacy-by-design for new features and data flows.
• Develop internal guidance, policies, and playbooks.

Skills

Privacy law

Cybersecurity law

AI law

Regulatory compliance

Education

IAPP certifications

Job description

Match Group is a leading provider of dating products across the globe. Our portfolio includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, OkCupid, Plenty Of Fish, and others, each designed to spark meaningful connections for singles worldwide. 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.

Role overview

We're looking for a Senior Privacy Counsel based in Dublin to join our global Privacy Team. The role has two core focus areas: Cybersecurity. You'll be a central member of Match Group's incident response team by providing guidance on breach assessments, regulatory notification obligations, and incident handling strategy across all jurisdictions globally. Incidents are unpredictable and time-sensitive; when one hits, this work takes priority. Global emerging privacy, cyber, and data regulation. You'll lead the team's forward-looking work on new laws, regulatory guidance, enforcement decisions, and court rulings, including in fast-moving areas like AI. This work runs on longer timelines, which means it flexes around incident response when needed. Beyond these two focus areas, you'll be a full member of the Privacy Team and pitch in on the day-to-day work that keeps a global privacy program running. That means everything from developing internal guidance and playbooks to supporting privacy assessments, audits, and cross-functional governance work. It's the kind of role where your core focus is clear, but no two weeks look exactly the same. 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 teams, so this hybrid role will have you in our beautiful new office three days a week (spoiler alert: it features a barista, stunning views and regular happy hours).

How you'll make an impact

• Serve as lead counsel for global cybersecurity matters as a core member of Match Group's incident response team by advising on breach assessment, regulatory notification obligations, and legal strategy across jurisdictions
• Monitor, interpret, and operationalize emerging privacy, cyber, and data laws around the world, including horizon scanning, gap analysis, and translating new obligations into actionable compliance programs, from AI to biometrics to breach notification
• Partner with the Security team on vendor risk assessments, audits, and compliance frameworks
• Advise product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design as new features and data flows take shape
• Develop and maintain internal legal guidance, policies, and playbooks
• Contribute to Match Group's global privacy program, supporting audits, assessments, and cross-functional governance initiatives

We could be a match if you:

• Are a qualified lawyer with a law degree
• Have 5+ years of legal experience, with meaningful focus on privacy, cybersecurity, AI and or technology law
• Have hands-on experience advising on cybersecurity incident response, including regulatory notification obligations across multiple jurisdictions
• Have working knowledge of the GDPR, PIPEDA, US state privacy and cybersecurity laws, and a willingness to acquire knowledge of laws further afield
• Understand how digital products work data flows, APIs, SDKs, AI/ML and can engage credibly with technical and product teams
• Are an effective legal communicator who can advise senior leadership and translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance
• Thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and can manage multiple high-priority matters simultaneously
• Are a self-starter who takes initiative and exercises sound independent legal judgment, knowing when to elevate and when to resolve
• Hold IAPP certifications
• Are comfortable applying AI tools in your own work to improve efficiency and output quality
• Are committed to continuous learning in a regulatory landscape that never stands still

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. Individuals on this team manage multiple projects simultaneously, are autonomous and self-motivated team players with a keen interest in privacy, possess superior communication skills, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and have excellent project management skills. A successful Privacy Counsel will be trusted to bring independent legal judgment to novel problems, shape how Match Group responds to a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, and build something that didn't exist before.

Why Match Group?

• Providing premium healthcare, mental health support, emergency leaves
• Benefit from a healthy work-life balance in a flexible and welcoming environment.
• Enjoy a modern office, close to transport and amenities.
• Access lunch vouchers, a discounted ClassPass subscription
• Grow through e-learning, conferences, knowledge-sharing sessions, continuous learning programs, and global career opportunities
• Join regular social events like breakfasts, lunches, and apéros.
• Use our products for free.

Match Group is an equal opportunity employer and we value the rich dynamics that diversity brings to our group. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please let your Talent Acquisition partner know.

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