Carvana · 7 hours ago
Counsel (Privacy and Cybersecurity)
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCarvana is revolutionizing the automotive retail experience and is seeking a Counsel specializing in Privacy and Cybersecurity to join their Legal Department. The role involves providing legal advice on privacy and cybersecurity matters, supporting business stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesE-Commerce
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide quick and innovative support to legal and business colleagues involving a wide variety of complex questions related to privacy and cybersecurity
Analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and other resources to stay up to date and advise legal and business stakeholders on new and changing privacy and cybersecurity regulations
Collaborate with our Privacy Legal and Privacy, Data, & AI Governance teams by providing legal guidance and support to strategically develop, update, and maintain Carvana’s operational privacy program
Assist with drafting and refining consumer notices, consents, and terms of use, with an eye toward clarity, brevity, and transparency, all in alignment with Carvana’s values
Review, draft, and negotiate data protection agreements and internal privacy policies
Advise product, engineering, and related stakeholders on privacy, data protection, and responsible data use in connection with new features, products, and initiatives
Provide legal guidance and support on the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of key privacy and data governance processes, including those involving risk and impact assessments, privacy rights request responses, and data retention and minimization practices
Assist with the development of creative solutions to ensure compliance with applicable third-party agreements, security attestations, and regulations
Support legal investigation into and response to cyber incidents
Support efforts to keep legal and business leadership updated and engaged with Carvana’s privacy and cybersecurity programs, including development of internal training, guidance, and related tools to raise awareness of privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection topics
Foster a self-driven approach, proactively issue spotting and working with appropriate internal and external legal experts to generate risk-based guidance
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
J.D. with an active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
3+ years of experience providing legal support to technology businesses at a firm and/or within a corporate legal department setting, although we will consider varying levels of legal experience combined with business/industry knowledge
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to research and respond promptly to a wide range of legal requests, summarizing and communicating legal concepts that business stakeholders can understand and act upon
Consistent good judgment and ability to apply legal knowledge to help create practical business solutions
Ability to assist those leading projects involving many cross-functional partners
Demonstrated business acumen, strong analytical skills, and the ability to grasp important business, legal, and financial issues facing the company
The successful Counsel exemplifies excellent judgment, critical and quick thinking, and an eagerness to understand business priorities and objectives
You should feel comfortable working amidst ambiguity, developing and navigating priorities and daily work in collaboration with your manager and colleagues
You work collaboratively and proactively with legal and non-legal counterparts to generate pragmatic and effective legal solutions to achieve business objectives while mitigating risks
You should possess superior communication skills (oral and written), approach problems with a sense of humor and humility, and desire to build trusted relationships both within and outside the organization
You have a highly collaborative nature, ownership and accountability over your own work, proactiveness, confidence, helpfulness, and a passion to learn about emerging technologies and new legal risks in uncharted territories
You have a keen understanding of how to use legal resources effectively and strategize/execute your work efficiently to meet business goals
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
Preferred
CIPP certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPM)
Experience advising tech companies in the areas of data privacy and cybersecurity regulations and best practices
Experience with process improvement
A growth mindset and a healthy sense of humor!
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
401K with company match.
A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
Company
Carvana
Carvana is an e-commerce platform that buys and sells used cars.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.16BKey Investors
Stellantis-FsAlly Financial
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $99M
2023-07-27Post Ipo Equity· $225M
2022-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $3.27B
Leadership Team
Ernie Garcia
Founder and CEO
Shekita Hayes
Co-Founder/COO
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