Corporate Counsel, WHOOP
Global Privacy and Data Protection
Wearable health and fitness devices
Open for applications
Wearable health and fitness devices
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance by helping people find their inner potential.
Role
Who you are
- WHOOP is hiring a Corporate Counsel, Global Privacy and Data Protection with a passion for and specialist experience in privacy, security and data protection who can add to our Legal Team and help WHOOP protect its most important assets
- The right match for this role is a high performer and a generalist lawyer with a growth mindset and interest in taking on new areas and support across functions to meet business needs
- You should thrive in an environment where each day may bring a question or situation you’ve never encountered before
- Juris Doctorate (JD) and 5+ years of relevant experience
- Admission to a State Bar and the ability to register as in-house counsel
- Specific experience with privacy and data protection laws such as CCPA, LGPD, CAN-SPAM, HIPAA, GDPR, e-Privacy Directive, and other applicable laws is required
- Experience providing risk-based and pragmatic advice, including to Senior Management level stakeholders, regarding outstanding privacy and data protection aspects of product development, commercial negotiations and on matters involving the processing of employee personal data
- Experience advising on incident response protocols, data breach notification obligations, and regulatory investigations
- Experience with the operation of compliance programs is a plus
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
- Desire to learn and grow, stretching into areas that are not core strengths as needed to support business initiatives
- Prior in-house experience supporting global high-growth companies strongly preferred
What the job involves
- As a key member of the Legal Team, you will provide support across the company, focusing on adherence to global privacy and data protection laws while enabling the business by translating legal advice into actionable policies, processes and programs.
- This role will work cross-functionally with all of our business teams, including Legal, Information Security, Marketing, Product, Engineering and Membership Services
- Advise on emerging global privacy laws and regulations that impact data privacy and data security, including identifying trends and potential impacts on business activities
- Coordinate with product and engineering teams to evaluate and design products and technologies for compliance with privacy and data protection laws
- Collaborate with the company’s CISO to help develop and maintain best-in-class privacy, security and data protection practices across the company
- Draft and negotiate complex agreements ranging from professional services, development, and supplier agreements with various merchants, partners and vendors
- Conduct privacy training and awareness programs for employees to foster a privacy-aware culture
- Respond to data subject access requests (DSARs) and inquiries from regulatory authorities regarding privacy practices
- Grow into new areas to support the business such as warranty and consumer protection, global product regulatory rules, claims review, and global supply chain
- Work autonomously as well as part of a team, coaching and mentoring others (including non-attorneys) under tight deadlines and while managing multiple priorities
- Support investigation, analysis, remediation, and notification of privacy and security incidents
Our take
WHOOP develops wearable health-tracking devices designed to help athletes optimise their performance. Its technology continuously monitors recovery, sleep, and training hours to fine-tune both individual and team performance. Unlike competitors that primarily track exercise data, WHOOP's holistic approach includes metrics like heart rate variability, which can influence more effective and healthier exercise routines.
By focusing on a subscription model that includes the cost of the physical device, WHOOP differentiates itself from competitors that charge a higher one-time fee for their products. This model provides ongoing value and encourages users to stay engaged with their health data.
WHOOP's comprehensive monitoring of strain and recovery has given it a competitive edge, even as other brands like Fitbit have incorporated similar features. Beyond sports performance, WHOOP has conducted extensive research on predicting premature births, aiming to integrate these findings into their app. This commitment to broader health applications demonstrates WHOOP's dedication to advancing wearable health technology.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Oct 2020
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $404.8m
Company benefits
- TAKE TIME OFF: Our PTO plan encourages members to take time off in order to come back refreshed.
- LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: Our benefits package includes premium medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. Life and disability insurance are also available.
- FEEL INVESTED: 401k and stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
- EAT WELL: Keep hunger at bay with endless snacks in our fully stocked kitchen. Enjoy catered team lunches on Friday, and even a cold brew keg.
- KNOW THE PRODUCT: We offer you a WHOOP strap and membership at no cost.
- BE ACTIVE: Take advantage of our office gym and on-site showers, as well as a $500yearly wellness perk for fitness classes and memberships.
- BE PRESENT: Take care of your loved ones with 12 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
- LOVE WHERE YOU WORK: Sitting in the heart of Fenway, our beautiful office overlooks Fenway Park. A prime location for great food, not to mention catching a Sox game, too!
- WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER: If we don't already have a club here that fits your lifestyle and interests, you're encouraged to start one. Share your passions with others at work, or discover new ones!
Company values
- Our work is grounded in research, design, and privacy
- At WHOOP, the best idea wins
- We have a bias for action
- We operate at the intersection of high intensity and high humility
- Our differences are a source of strength
- We are obsessed with the member experience
Company HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
Articles
Leadership
Will Ahmed
(CEO)Studied at Harvard. Worked as a Summer Analyst at Allen & Company and at Lindsay Goldberg. Founded Whoop in their final year.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at WHOOP
- Under the umbrella of Inclusivity & Belonging, WHOOP operates a number of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), including; Black at WHOOP, WHOOP GOOP (LGBTQ+), Women of WHOOP, Veterans & Military personnel, Adapt (Abled & Disabled Allies Partnering Together), and Wise (Women In Science & Engineering) .
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