Manager, Legal Programs (Privacy & AI)

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Manager, Legal Programs (Privacy & AI) based in the United States. This role involves shaping privacy and AI governance initiatives within a fast-growing healthcare technology environment. The position focuses on building scalable legal programs that support responsible innovation at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and consumer products.

This role combines legal operations, project management, and cross-functional collaboration with teams across the business, including legal, product, engineering, marketing, and policy. The successful candidate will manage evolving regulatory challenges and help strengthen privacy practices and develop responsible AI frameworks.

This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Partner with privacy and legal stakeholders to operate and continuously improve privacy compliance programs.
• Support compliance efforts related to privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and healthcare-related privacy requirements.
• Maintain and improve privacy documentation, including data maps, records of processing activities, legitimate interest assessments, and compliance records.
• Coordinate privacy risk assessments, audits, and mitigation activities for new business initiatives.
• Conduct initial privacy reviews for products, services, and operational changes, escalating complex matters as needed.
• Support vendor privacy reviews by managing questionnaires, coordinating internal feedback, and contributing to contract review processes.
• Help build and operate an AI governance program focused on responsible AI adoption and regulatory compliance.
• Develop workflows, documentation, and processes to support effective AI governance across business teams.
• Maintain an inventory of AI systems and use cases while coordinating intake, classification, and ongoing monitoring.
• Track evolving privacy and AI regulations, including emerging AI governance requirements, and translate changes into actionable program updates.
• Lead cross-functional legal projects in partnership with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Public Policy, and other internal teams.
• Drive operational improvements that enable scalable legal support and effective risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience in legal project or program management, with a focus on privacy, compliance, and/or AI governance.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects from planning through successful completion.
• Strong understanding of privacy compliance concepts and familiarity with regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or healthcare privacy requirements.
• Experience supporting legal operations within technology, healthcare, consumer products, or similarly regulated industries preferred.
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks and emerging AI regulations is a plus.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate stakeholders across legal, product, engineering, marketing, and business teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering practical operational outcomes.
• Ability to work autonomously, take ownership of initiatives, and drive projects forward in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex legal and compliance topics.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $110,000–$140,000 USD, depending on experience, skills, location, and qualifications.
• Equity compensation opportunities for eligible full-time employees.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible work arrangements.
• Unlimited paid time off, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid parental leave and family-support benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401(k) retirement benefits with employer matching contributions.
• Team offsites and opportunities for connection and collaboration.

Location

• United States (remote)