Privacy Counsel

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Our legal teams support the innovators driving the growth and success of EchoStar and its subsidiaries. From identifying and supporting a variety of corporate legal matters to negotiating the industry’s evolving legal landscape, our corporate counselors bring their own kind of invention to effect positive change across the company and their own careers.

To add to our team of talented people, we are currently seeking a Privacy Counsel with a passion for privacy and experience advising on various US privacy laws and regulations. This position will provide critical legal support across our DISH, Sling TV, and Boost Mobile brands. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, collaborative attorney to help build and expand the EchoStar privacy functions, and advise business leaders and other legal team members on privacy.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on state and federal privacy laws including the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and comprehensive state privacy laws affecting both media and telecommunications
• Evaluate privacy implications for advertising initiatives, AdTech usage, and new product features for DISH, Sling, and Boost Mobile consumer data
• Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and assist in driving remediation plans for privacy issues identified during risk assessments
• Review and negotiate complex contracts, data processing agreements (DPAs), and data-sharing terms
• Draft and maintain privacy policies, internal guidance, and specialized privacy training
• Prepare periodic reports on privacy compliance and program maturity

Education and Experience:

• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of experience at a major law firm or corporation advising on compliance with privacy laws, regulations and policies

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience drafting and negotiating complex advertising contracts and data processing agreements
• CIPP preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex legal concepts to business leaders and audiences
• Admission to the Colorado Bar, or the ability to become admitted promptly under Rule 222 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure (Single-Client Counsel)

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. 

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)