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Overview Legal Counsel, Privacy role at Electronic Arts (EA) Join us to apply for the Legal Counsel, Privacy role at Electronic Arts (EA) . Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. A team where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen. Location Los Angeles, CA; Kirkland, WA; Austin, TX; or Vancouver, BC Hybrid Role responsibilities Partner with the Privacy Team to design, implement, and continuously enhance a comprehensive global privacy program focused on risk assessment, control design, compliance monitoring, and long-term program evolution. Advise on complex or high-risk privacy issues in game development, deployment, live services, marketing/ad-tech, marketplace/commerce tools, and player engagement features. Serve as the primary legal partner for central technology and engineering organizations, embedding privacy-by-design from concept through launch across shared platforms, back-end systems, cross-game infrastructure, and enterprise-wide internal tools. Shape and refine internal privacy and data governance policies, playbooks, and practical guidance. Deliver legal research and actionable advice on emerging global privacy regulations, building subject-matter expertise on key laws and issues. Guide vendor and partner privacy diligence, including third-party integrations such as SDKs, ad-tech, analytics, and cloud providers. Contribute to incident response readiness and execution, including data breach investigations, regulator notifications, and player- and employee-facing communications. Support responses to regulator inquiries, audits, and investigations, in collaboration with cross-functional partners. Develop targeted training and awareness programs for studios, engineers, and business partners to reinforce privacy and data protection best practices. Track organizational processes and internal controls, conduct effectiveness reviews, and complete documentation (such as PIAs/DPIAs, and RoPAs) to demonstrate compliance and drive continuous improvement. General qualifications J.D. with 5+ years of relevant legal experience. Strong background in consumer privacy, data protection, and information governance, ideally with experience supporting digital product launches in the consumer technology, gaming, or entertainment industries. Experience interpreting and advising on global privacy laws, including GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws, as well as other international frameworks. Ability to bridge the gap between legal, technical, and design, with sufficient technical and UX fluency to partner effectively with engineers and designers in creating privacy-forward, player-facing experiences. Knowledge of children's and age-appropriate design and compliance frameworks, along with familiarity in online safety laws and requirements aimed at protecting minors. Experience with technology transactions, including drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). Understanding of incident response processes, including data breach preparedness and management. Comfort with using AI tools to enhance individual and team productivity. Interest in AI privacy and ethics, including responsible data use in emerging technologies. Professional certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or AIGP preferred. Background in computer science, engineering, or another technical discipline is a plus. Compensation and benefits The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). Pay ranges British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) $130,800 - $183,000 CAD California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) $150,100 - $228,000 USD Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) $141,300 - $192,000 USD In the US, benefits include paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with a baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k). Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. In British Columbia, benefits include vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when welcoming a new child, extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. About Electronic Arts Were proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do. Equal opportunity Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. 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