Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Product

Overview

This role involves leading the global privacy and product legal strategy for a remote-first technology organization focused on an AI-native Digital Experience Platform. The position supports responsible global growth by managing privacy policies, compliance programs, and legal processes related to product development and AI technologies.

Location

• Remote-first
• Eligible locations: United States; British Columbia & Ontario, Canada; United Kingdom

Compensation

• Full-time position
• Base salary ranges vary by geographic zone within the United States (USD):
  • Zone A: $240,000 - $300,000
  • Zone B: $225,600 - $282,000
  • Zone C: $211,200 - $264,000
• Specific base pay depends on candidate’s location, experience, qualifications, and skills
• Eligible for company-wide bonus program based on performance

Reporting

• Reports to the Chief Legal Officer

Responsibilities

• Lead global privacy and product legal strategy, including privacy policies, data handling, compliance programs, trainings, documentation, and scalable legal processes
• Manage and develop a team of privacy and product counsel, balancing workload and building a high-trust, high-output legal function
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to embed privacy-by-design principles into product development lifecycle
• Advise on AI-powered features and emerging technologies, including model training data, output liability, responsible AI governance, third-party AI tools, and intersections of AI, IP, and privacy law
• Lead privacy reviews, privacy impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs), data subject request processes, law enforcement request processes, privacy hygiene assessments, and cross-functional risk mitigation efforts
• Draft, review, and negotiate privacy-related agreements and terms, including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and provide privacy expertise across commercial deals, strategic partnerships, and M&A diligence
• Monitor and interpret evolving global privacy and AI regulations, translating complex legal requirements into practical guidance

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 3 years in-house at a technology company
• Demonstrated experience managing, developing, and scaling legal teams
• Deep expertise in global privacy law, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and related frameworks
• Hands-on experience building and operating privacy compliance programs in a technology environment
• Significant privacy and product counseling experience within a technology company

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical, business-minded legal leadership with ability to help teams move quickly while managing risk
• Strong relationship-building skills with Product, Engineering, Security, Go-To-Market, and executive stakeholders
• Experience advising on AI, machine learning, or emerging technology products
• Ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-moving technical environments
• Strategic and hands-on approach: setting legal strategy, developing talent, building scalable programs, and detailed contract review
• Current knowledge of global privacy and AI regulations; CIPP/US and/or CIPP/E certifications preferred but not required
• Collaborative approach to legal work, acting as a trusted partner
• Proactive embrace of AI and emerging technologies to improve work and outcomes

Benefits

• Equity ownership through restricted stock units (RSUs) in a privately held company
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with most premiums covered
• Paid parental leave: 12 weeks for all parents, plus 6+ weeks additional for birthing parents
• Inclusive family planning, menopause, and midlife transition care
• Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and sabbatical program
• Mental health resources including therapy and coaching
• 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to $6,000/year (U.S.) and global retirement savings support
• Monthly stipends for work and wellness expenses
• Eligibility for annual bonus program for full-time, permanent employees

Additional Information

• Temporary employees may be eligible for paid holidays, statutory leaves, and company-sponsored medical benefits depending on contract and location
• The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion
• Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process
• Employment contingent on valid work authorization and successful background check as applicable