Assistant General Counsel, Information Governance (Remote)

Overview

A leading global cybersecurity organization is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Information Governance to support evolving governance needs across AI, data, and enterprise information systems. This senior legal role reports directly to privacy leadership and focuses on providing legal advice and practical guidance on information governance, data governance, and AI governance within a complex, global SaaS environment.

This position requires deep technical fluency, strong legal judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Data Science, IT, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and Legal teams. The role is remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates on the East Coast to facilitate collaboration with U.S. and EU teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the legal leader for information governance, providing risk-based legal advice grounded in technology and business context.
• Advise product, engineering, and data science teams on AI governance, including data usage, model development, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Provide guidance on legal and regulatory considerations for AI systems, including emerging global AI governance frameworks and accountability mechanisms.
• Collaborate with Product Legal, Privacy, and Security teams to ensure consistent guidance across AI, data, privacy, and security domains.
• Support internal stakeholders on information and data governance frameworks, including data classification, retention, access controls, and responsible use of information assets.
• Assist IT, GRC, Engineering, and Data teams with legal guidance on system design, data flows, and governance controls.
• Identify governance risks related to enterprise systems and emerging technologies and help design mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance on law enforcement requests and coordinate appropriate responses.
• Draft, review, and maintain policies, standards, and procedures related to information governance, data governance, and AI governance.
• Ensure governance documentation aligns with legal, regulatory, and certification requirements.
• Support internal adoption of governance frameworks through collaboration and education.
• Advise on governance aspects of certifications and assurance frameworks relevant to security, privacy, data sovereignty, and AI.
• Partner with GRC, Security, and Privacy teams to ensure governance controls are designed, documented, and auditable.
• Support internal and external assessments by articulating governance practices and maturity.
• Collaborate closely with Legal colleagues across product, commercial, regulatory, and compliance functions to provide aligned legal guidance.
• Build trusted relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders through credibility and sound judgment.

Note: This role focuses on forward-looking governance of data, information, and AI systems rather than litigation support or e-discovery.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10-12+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant in-house and/or law firm experience supporting technology, SaaS, cloud, or cybersecurity organizations.
• Demonstrated experience advising on information governance, data governance, AI governance, or closely related areas in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity laws and regulations, information governance standards, and emerging AI regulatory frameworks.
• Deep technical aptitude with the ability to understand complex systems, data flows, and technical architectures.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, data science, IT, and GRC teams.
• Experience drafting and operationalizing policies, standards, and procedures at enterprise scale.
• Strong ownership mindset, sound judgment, and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Proven leadership in managing people and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex legal and technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising on AI systems, machine learning, or advanced analytics in production environments.
• Familiarity with global AI governance initiatives, standards, and assurance models.
• Background in cybersecurity, information security governance, or enterprise risk management.
• Experience supporting certifications, audits, or regulatory examinations.
• Experience working in a Fortune 500 or similarly scaled global organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $210,000 - $300,000 per year (U.S. candidates).
• Eligibility for bonuses and equity grants.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Market-competitive compensation and equity awards.
• Physical and mental wellness programs.
• Paid parental and adoption leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee networks and volunteer opportunities.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.

Location

• Remote within the United States, with a preference for East Coast candidates to facilitate collaboration with U.S. and EU teams.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on valid job requirements.