Global Privacy & AI Counsel (In-House, Austin)

Verkada Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid parental leave

Mental health support

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Verkada Inc. is seeking a licensed attorney to lead global privacy and AI governance initiatives. You will shape privacy and Responsible AI programs, advise product and engineering teams, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance on a multinational scale.

The role requires a J.D. from an ABA-approved school and 3+ years of privacy experience, preferably in a fast-growing B2B tech environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from ABA-approved law school is required.
• 3+ years of relevant privacy experience; ideally at least 4 years in-house counsel at a B2B technology company.
• Expertise in data privacy, biometrics, AI/ML regulations and emerging issues.
• Experience advising multinational, complex fast-growing global companies with hardware and software offerings.
• Experience advising on global policy matters, regulatory developments, and advocacy options.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on global privacy laws and emerging developments.
• Develop and oversee the company’s Privacy program, policies, and procedures for ongoing compliance.
• Lead the company’s Responsible AI governance framework and SDLC implementation support.
• Provide privacy legal advice to Product and Engineering teams from ideation through launch.
• Draft and maintain form agreements and advise on transactions involving privacy, data sharing, and biometrics worldwide.
• Oversee program auditing for compliance and global harmonization.
• Advise stakeholders on privacy incidents and respond to inquiries from regulators.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Bridging technical and non-technical

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. degree from ABA-approved law school

Job description

Verkada Inc. is seeking a licensed attorney to lead global privacy and AI governance initiatives. You will shape privacy and Responsible AI programs, advise product and engineering teams, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance on a multinational scale.

The role requires a J.D. from an ABA-approved school and 3+ years of privacy experience, preferably in a fast-growing B2B tech environment.