Counsel, Privacy & AI

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide counsel to product, engineering, and business teams regarding privacy, artificial intelligence, and regulations related to emerging technologies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle to identify, evaluate, and address legal and regulatory risks.

• Cultivate subject matter expertise in data protection and AI legislation, encompassing U.S. state and federal privacy laws as well as international regulations like GDPR, CCPA, BIPA, CUBI, and the EU AI Act.

• Deliver independent, actionable guidance on the practical implications of privacy and AI statutes.

• Create, implement, and uphold AI governance policies, procedures, and compliance programs that align with relevant regulations and industry standards, including ISO/IEC 42001.

• Spearhead privacy and AI risk assessments, such as PIAs, DPIAs, and assessments focused on AI risks.

• Monitor and analyze emerging privacy and AI regulations to formulate effective compliance strategies.

• Design and present role-specific training, guidance, and playbooks on privacy and responsible AI.

• Assist in privacy compliance initiatives, regulatory inquiries, and incident response processes that involve AI systems and personal data.

• Report directly to the AGC, Head of Product.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.

• Over 5 years of legal experience specifically in privacy and AI regulations, ideally gained at a major law firm and/or in-house at a technology company.

• Profound knowledge and practical comprehension of U.S. and international privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and evolving U.S. state privacy and AI regulations.

• Proven understanding of the EU AI Act, covering AI system classification, risk-based obligations, transparency requirements, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience in developing or executing AI governance frameworks, with familiarity in ISO/IEC 42001 and responsible AI principles.

• Practical experience in conducting privacy and AI risk assessments, including DPIAs, PIAs, and evaluations of AI systems.

• Fundamental understanding of SaaS technologies, cloud technology stacks, and the implementation of privacy programs.

• Strong analytical, research, communication, and presentation abilities.

• Skill in translating complex legal concepts into actionable advice for non-legal stakeholders.

• Capacity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting while effectively managing multiple priorities.

• Dedication to professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

• Applicants must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies regulated under U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, pharmacy, optical, and dental care benefits (subject to eligibility requirements).

• Paid time off.

• Sick leave.

• Coverage for short-term and long-term disability.

• Life insurance.

• 401(k) contributions (subject to eligibility requirements).

• Potential inclusion of restricted stock units in total compensation for certain roles.

• Some interviews or onboarding training sessions may occur in person at one of Motive's global locations.