# Senior Counsel - Product, Privacy and AI

**Company:** [OPSWAT](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/opswat)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, Tampa, FL
**Role:** Legal
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Privacy Law, GDPR, Cpra, Eu Ai Act, Data Processing Agreements, Ai Regulation, Compliance Programs, Contract Negotiation, Security Incident Response, Legal Drafting
**Posted:** 2026-05-26

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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

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