Counsel, Privacy

Nintendo of America Inc; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 174,050 - 313,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Nintendo of America Inc. seeks a seasoned privacy law professional to advise cross‑functional teams on privacy, data protection, and online safety across products and platforms.

The role covers U.S., Canada, and Latin America, with emphasis on regulatory compliance, vendor data use, and incident response. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in privacy/regulatory compliance, a law degree, and strong communication skills, with preferred IAPP affiliation.

Qualifications

• Five-plus years in privacy, data protection, online safety, cybersecurity, information governance, or tech regulatory compliance.
• Experience advising on legal aspects of product development, digital services, or tech platforms.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting legal/regulatory requirements applied to business operations.
• Experience reviewing data use agreements, data sharing arrangements, or vendor services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Membership in the Washington State Bar Association or comparable qualification is preferred.
• IAPP membership/certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to business teams on privacy, data protection, and online safety for products and services.
• Respond to legal inquiries related to privacy, online safety, and data protection, including regulatory compliance and consumer rights.
• Support implementation of applicable privacy and online safety laws across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
• Monitor regulatory developments and prepare summaries for stakeholders.
• Conduct privacy reviews of product features and services, assessing risks.
• Support Information Management Program operations, including DPIAs, documentation, and processes.
• Review privacy in vendor and third-party agreements and assist risk management.
• Guide privacy provisions in vendor/partner contracts.
• Assist with AI governance reviews of proposed use cases.
• Support privacy-related incidents and coordination with stakeholders.
• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders and outside counsel.
• May lead or develop a team.

Skills

Privacy

Data protection

Online safety

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

AI governance

Product development knowledge

IAPP familiarity

Education

Law degree

Job description

Nintendo of America

About Nintendo of America:From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

Summary

Provides legal guidance to business teams on privacy, data protection, and online safety compliance matters related to products, services, and platforms throughout the product lifecycle, and supports implementation of regulatory requirements and privacy program operations.

Job Duties / Essential Functions

• Provides legal advice and guidance to business teams on privacy, data protection, and online safety requirements affecting company products and services.
• Responds to legal inquiries related to privacy, online safety, and data protection, including regulatory compliance, product design, data use, and consumer rights.
• Supports implementation of applicable privacy and online safety laws and regulations across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
• Monitors and maintains knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory developments and prepares summaries and guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Conducts legal review and clearance of product features and services, including evaluation of privacy, online safety and data protection risks.
• Supports the administration and operation of the company’s Information Management Program, including data protection impact assessments, documentation, and compliance processes.
• Conducts privacy reviews of vendor and third‑party engagements and supports related risk management processes in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Reviews and provides guidance on privacy-related provisions in vendor and partner agreements.
• Supports artificial intelligence (AI) governance processes, including review of proposed use cases.
• Assists with privacy-related aspects of incident response, including coordination of information, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Communicates and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, including outside counsel.
• May have direct or indirect responsibilities for leading and developing a team.

Summary of Requirements

• Minimum of five years of privacy, data protection, online safety, cybersecurity, information governance, or technology regulatory compliance experience, preferably gained through a combination of law firm and in‑house practice.
• Experience advising on legal aspects of product development, digital services, or technology platforms.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing legal and regulatory requirements - applying to business operations.
• Experience reviewing agreements involving data use, data sharing, or vendor services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Law degree.
• Membership in the Washington State Bar Association, or other comparable qualification.
• Valid passport may be required for international travel.
• Familiarity with Latin American, Canadian privacy laws and regulations preferred.
• Experience advising on children’s privacy, online safety, consumer protection, digital platform, emerging technology, and AI governance, emerging technology, or responsible AI initiatives matters is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting privacy program operations, information governance initiatives, incident response matters, or data lifecycle management activities.
• Experience providing practical legal advice to cross‑functional product, technology, engineering, information security, international stakeholders, and cross‑border regulatory compliance matters.
• Membership/certification in International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) a plus.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time. This position includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi‑annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Pay Range: $174,050—$313,350 USD