Junior Legal Counsel, Data Privacy
About The Position
If you’re reading this on your way from 5am spin class to festival fast-pass, you’re CELSIUS®—an everyday hustler with the essential energy to aim high, live fit, and go the extra mile wherever your goals take you. Joyful by design, sunny by nature, and unapologetically bold. If your bestie has you saved in their phone as “Icon,” you’re Alani Nu—confident, colorful, and bringing main-character energy to every moment. SoCal in your soul, attitude in your stride. If gravity doesn’t stop you and “impossible” sounds more like “dare you,” you’re Rockstar®—a born rebel, raising the bar with mind-body energy and zero compromise. Together, we’re Celsius Holdings, Inc.—a global CPG company united by three powerhouse brands and one incredibly talented team. At Celsius, we pride ourselves on empowering our people. Every employee has a stake in our success. We create a collaborative culture built on inclusivity, innovation, and a belief that great ideas can come from anywhere. And we’re on our way to building something bigger: a category where energy isn’t just consumed, it’s lived—where performance meets personality, brand becomes community, and every can crack sparks a statement. This is the future of modern energy. This is Celsius. Ready to take your career to the next level? Join our team and redefine what it means to be energized. The Junior Legal Counsel – Data Privacy will support the Legal Department’s global data privacy and information governance program. This role will contribute to the development, implementation, and operationalization of privacy policies, procedures, and workflows within a growing international organization. This role is ideal for an early-career attorney with a strong interest in privacy, technology, and regulatory compliance. This role will work closely with and learn from our Data Privacy Compliance Analyst.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- 2–4 years of legal experience (law firm or in-house)
- Foundational knowledge of data privacy and cybersecurity laws
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to translate legal requirements into practical business guidance
Nice To Haves
- Privacy coursework, certifications, or internships
- Experience with consumer-facing digital products, marketing data, or e-commerce
- Familiarity with FTC, state AG enforcement, or international privacy regimes
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementation, operationalization and maintenance of data privacy compliance programs (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA/CPRA, and other global privacy laws)
- Review and assist in drafting privacy policies, notices, and internal procedures to support business expansion (e.g., employee privacy notices, website privacy notices and cookie policies)
- Support privacy assessments, data mapping, and records of processing activities
- Review and assist in negotiating vendor agreements, and including data processing addenda (DPAs), CCPA addenda, and related privacy provisions
- Assist with incident response and data breach investigations under supervision
- Assist in developing and operationalizing privacy intake forms to support responses to data subject access requests (DSARs)
- Monitor developments in privacy laws and regulations and summarize impacts for the business
- Partner with IT, marketing, procurement, and security teams on privacy-related initiatives
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Long- and short-term disability
- Life insurance
- 10 vacation days per year (subject to accrual policy)
- 11 company-paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Identity theft and legal services
- The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and location. The final offer will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, and qualifications. This position may be eligible for other compensation, including bonuses and Restricted Stock Units (subject to company plans).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
