Senior Counsel, Product & Privacy

Overview

This remote position based in the United States seeks a Senior Counsel specializing in Product and Privacy to join a legal team supporting product, research, and engineering groups. The role focuses on legal compliance, risk management, and privacy program advancement for innovative technology products and services in a rapidly evolving industry.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead legal counsel for multiple product teams, providing expert guidance on product development and privacy compliance
• Develop a deep understanding of products and development processes, including legal, security, and ethical considerations
• Advise product, design, and engineering teams to ensure compliance with applicable laws, industry standards, and ethical guidelines
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering, release management, and security teams to establish policies and documentation for data and product releases
• Ensure adherence to global privacy and data security laws
• Work closely with information security teams on incident response and data security procedures
• Monitor and interpret global laws related to AI products and services, supporting ethical and safety initiatives
• Provide guidance on copyright issues related to dataset development, AI-generated content, and content hosting (including DMCA and Article 17 compliance)
• Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, including U.S. export controls and the Trade Agreements Act
• Support commercial teams by clarifying technology, licensing frameworks, and intellectual property strategies
• Conduct legal research and stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, legal precedents, and emerging technologies impacting AI products

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active bar membership in good standing
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience focused on technology product counseling, privacy, and intellectual property
• Prior in-house experience as product counsel at a technology company
• Strong knowledge of data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), emerging AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act), and consumer protection laws
• Experience developing and maintaining data privacy compliance programs
• Deep interest in understanding AI technology and its legal implications
• Creative problem-solving skills with a practical approach to risk mitigation amid legal and business uncertainties
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities, capable of translating complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing multiple priorities and working with cross-functional teams
• Proactive in identifying and addressing legal risks
• High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate internally
• Positive attitude with a sense of humor and inquisitive mindset focused on problem solving and consensus building

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of data use in generative AI model training and associated risks and opportunities
• Experience with open source software licensing, data licensing, or source-available licensing, including engagement with open source communities
• Privacy and data security certifications such as CIPP/US or CIPP/E
• Experience drafting and updating terms of service and privacy policies for global technology companies
• Strong curiosity about emerging technologies including AI and data analytics, and knowledge of related regulatory developments

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected statuses.