Associate Counsel, Cybersecurity & Privacy

US Mobile•New York City, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

US Mobile is building the future of wireless communication with the goal of one unified network open to any person and any device, worldwide. They are empowering customers with all three major networks on one phone and one plan, plus home internet from Starlink, with no lock-in or commitments. They offer custom fit plans at every price point and 24/7 customer support with real people. The company values real-time feedback from customers to inform product roadmaps. US Mobile has been recognized by The Wirecutter as their favorite cellular carrier and by Consumer Reports as the top-rated mobile carrier for two consecutive years. They are building innovative, scalable systems with a network-agnostic tech stack and agile, cross-functional teams built on trust and mutual respect. This role is for individuals who work fast, flexibly, and collaboratively without compromising standards. As the Associate Counsel, Privacy & Cybersecurity, you will be the primary legal resource for daily privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity inquiries across the company. You will collaborate closely with the Security, Engineering, and Customer Experience teams to ensure privacy and security practices are robust and that contracts and policies are current. This is a part-time position, approximately 25 hours per week, suitable for an attorney seeking impactful legal work with a flexible schedule, whether to balance other commitments or prefer a part-time pace.

Requirements

J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
4-6 years of relevant legal experience, either at a law firm or in-house, with significant exposure to privacy, data protection, or cybersecurity matters.
Working knowledge of U.S. data privacy and telecom regulatory frameworks (e.g., CCPA/CPRA or similar state privacy laws, FCC/CPNI rules, TCPA, breach notification requirements).
Experience reviewing or negotiating commercial or technology contracts, particularly data protection or security terms.
Comfort working independently and prioritizing workload in a fast-paced, resource-constrained startup environment.
Clear, practical written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal risk to non-lawyers without jargon.
Genuine curiosity about technology, telecom, and the practical application of security and privacy.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the telecom, wireless, or another regulated consumer tech industry.
Familiarity with incident response processes or experience supporting a live security incident.
Exposure to AI governance or emerging-technology legal issues.

Responsibilities

Serve as a day-to-day legal resource for the Security and IT teams on privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity questions.
Help maintain and improve privacy policies, data governance documentation, and internal security policies to align with current law and practice.
Track and flag changes in U.S. telecom and privacy regulations (e.g., FCC CPNI rules, TCPA, state privacy laws such as the CCPA/CPRA) that impact US Mobile.
Support incident response by assisting in the assessment, documentation, and response to security incidents, including drafting breach notifications.
Review and assist in negotiating privacy and security terms in vendor, technology, and partner contracts.
Assist with the legal review of new products, features, and vendor tools from a data privacy and security perspective, including emerging AI and cloud tools.
Partner with the General Counsel and outside counsel on significant cybersecurity or regulatory matters.
Help develop straightforward, practical training and reference materials for non-legal teams to understand key privacy and security obligations.