Associate General Counsel, Product and Privacy

Overview

A leading organization in artificial intelligence development is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Product & Privacy. This role involves providing strategic legal guidance on product and privacy matters, focusing on AI development platforms. The position reports to the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel responsible for product counsel, privacy, and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage legal risks in product development, including privacy, regulatory, licensing, and intellectual property issues.
• Develop and scale the product and privacy legal functions.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Security teams on strategic initiatives involving customer data, payments, and responsible AI.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on US and global privacy laws and other relevant product-related laws.
• Build strong relationships with product leadership and cross-functional partners on regulatory matters.
• Support the strategic vision of the General Counsel and Product and Privacy Legal team.
• Develop innovative legal solutions to support new products and customer experiences.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including data protection agreements.
• Ensure compliance with global privacy and data protection laws such as CCPA, GDPR, and emerging AI regulations.
• Work hands-on with business and product teams to embed privacy by design and implement best-in-class privacy and compliance practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 9 years of legal experience focused on emerging technologies, privacy, and data protection counseling.
• Expertise in US and global privacy regulations.
• Experience advising on legal and regulatory aspects of product development in technology.
• Ability to translate legal advice into actionable guidance for Product, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Strategic thinker capable of complex problem solving and developing business-forward solutions.
• Skilled at calibrating and communicating risk to business and technical audiences.
• Collaborative, low-ego approach with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.
• Strong interest in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and machine learning.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and membership in a state bar in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with legal and ethical implications of AI and technical aspects of AI systems, including large language models and machine learning.
• Experience developing a privacy program.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range for this full-time position in San Francisco, New York, and Seattle: $264,800—$331,000 USD.
• Compensation package includes base salary, equity (subject to Board approval), and benefits.
• Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, learning and development stipend, generous paid time off, and potentially a commuter stipend.

Location

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Additional Information

• The organization requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role.
• Equal employment opportunity is provided regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity, or veteran status.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and recruiting process.
• The organization complies with the United States Department of Labor's Pay Transparency provision.
• Personal data collected during the application process is handled in accordance with internal policies designed to protect privacy.