Senior Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity Counsel

Overview

A legal team is seeking a Senior Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity Counsel to join their global legal department. This role involves supporting the organization on a variety of matters including commercial negotiations related to cloud services, privacy, AI, and security. The position requires collaboration with multiple teams to provide expert advice on AI, privacy, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with commercial contract negotiation teams to assess risks and negotiate complex client contracts concerning security, privacy, and AI in subscription services.
• Partner with product teams to support business objectives.
• Exercise independent situational business judgment and demonstrate strong business acumen.
• Provide compliance advice aligned with global business goals, addressing international privacy, AI, and security laws and regulations.
• Guide data owners on AI reviews, Privacy and Security by Design, Data Mapping, Privacy Impact Assessments, marketing reviews, and security inquiries.

Requirements

• Fully qualified lawyer with a minimum of 7 years of experience advising on AI, cybersecurity, and privacy law within sophisticated technology companies.
• Proven ability to reduce risk while accelerating the contracting process.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex privacy, AI, and security concepts to non-specialist audiences.
• Experience building strong, trusting relationships with sales teams and clients.
• Self-starter with a business-friendly, agile negotiation style and a growth mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years delivering expert privacy, AI, and cybersecurity advice within dynamic SaaS/IaaS technology companies.
• Proven track record negotiating privacy and security issues in SaaS or IaaS agreements.
• IAPP certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT; preference for Privacy Law Specialist or Fellow in Information Privacy Certification.
• IAPP certification in Artificial Intelligence.
• ISACA Cloud or Security certifications (CISSP preferred).
• Extensive expertise in crafting and refining template and backup legal language.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $149,500 - $227,800 USD annually.
• Eligibility for annual bonus or commission, benefits, and other incentives.
• Final compensation determined based on education, experience, skills, qualifications, and market conditions.
• Competitive global benefits program including pay, bonus incentives, and employee equity.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Location

• United States - Massachusetts - Remote

This role is fully remote within Massachusetts, USA.