Data Privacy & Governance Counsel

T-Mobile; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 123,200 - 222,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Stock grants

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Flexible spending account

Commuter/transit programs

Job summary

T-Mobile is seeking an experienced corporate counsel to guide privacy and data governance across enterprise programs. You will deliver practical legal advice and build playbooks with cross-functional partners to address data stewardship, retention, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes strategic counsel, collaboration with business teams, and readiness for audits and investigations, with opportunities for growth within the privacy and data governance practice.

Qualifications

• JD with at least three 2 - 4 years of experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance
• Comfort engaging with stakeholders at all levels of an organization, from technical teams to senior leadership
• The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-moving environment
• 3+ years' experience with US and/or international privacy or security laws and regulations. Passion for mitigating risk in evolving privacy and security regulatory landscapes
• Appetite for innovation and aptitude for creative problem-solving
• Deep curiosity with a drive to understand the business goals and product details to drive informed decision-making Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong people and motivational skills
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for enterprise data governance and data stewardship programs, advising cross-functional stakeholders on the development and implementation of data governance processes and controls.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on data lifecycle management, including records retention, defensible deletion, data minimization, enterprise data inventory, data access governance, and third-party data management.
• Advise on compliance with domestic and international privacy laws and regulations and other legal requirements governing data governance, retention, and access, and assessing legal risks associated with evolving regulatory expectations.
• Develop legal guidance, policies, standards, training, and playbooks to promote consistent enterprise practices related to data governance, records management, and data stewardship.
• Partner with legal and business teams to support enterprise governance initiatives and further strengthen organizational readiness for litigation, investigations, audits, and regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional

Stakeholder engagement

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

JD

Job description

T-Mobile is seeking an experienced corporate counsel to guide privacy and data governance across enterprise programs. You will deliver practical legal advice and build playbooks with cross-functional partners to address data stewardship, retention, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes strategic counsel, collaboration with business teams, and readiness for audits and investigations, with opportunities for growth within the privacy and data governance practice.