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OPSWATOPSWATSan Francisco, CA

Senior Counsel - Product, Privacy and AI

Senior legal counsel owning global privacy/compliance for a cybersecurity SaaS company. Partners with product/engineering on AI and privacy issues, drafts policies, negotiates agreements, and advises executives on emerging regulations.

Salary not listed
Hybrid10+ YOELegal

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the company’s global privacy and compliance framework, including policies, templates, processes, and ongoing updates
  • Work closely with product, engineering, and security teams to provide guidance on privacy and AI issues throughout the product development lifecycle
  • Draft and maintain user-facing legal documents, including Privacy Policies and DPAs
  • Lead the legal response to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and customer-impacting product issues
  • Draft and negotiate agreements affecting the company’s products
  • Aid in the global compliance program and monitor emerging AI/privacy legislation (e.g., GDPR, CPRA, EU AI Act)
  • Develop internal playbooks and training to raise awareness of privacy and AI considerations
  • Provide practical guidance to product and corporate executive teams on evolving AI, security, privacy, and data laws

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience (law firm and/or in-house) within a global, high-growth enterprise, ideally in B2B SaaS or cybersecurity
  • Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to AI and product development, as well as privacy regulations (GDPR, CPRA, EU AI Act)
  • Experience reviewing and implementing global privacy compliance programs
  • JD and active membership in at least one state bar
  • Strong communication skills, business acumen, and pragmatic mindset
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads in a fast-paced environment
  • Professional presence and ability to engage with senior stakeholders

Nice-to-Haves

  • CIPP/CIPM certifications

Compensation & Benefits

  • Market-based pay structure varying by location
  • Eligible for bonuses and equity

Skills

Privacy LawGDPRCpraEu Ai ActData Processing AgreementsAi RegulationCompliance ProgramsContract NegotiationSecurity Incident ResponseLegal Drafting

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