Senior AI Product & Privacy Counsel for Global Compliance

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Product & Privacy Counsel to serve as the primary legal partner for AI/software, engineering, and data tech teams. You will ensure compliant product introductions and robust data handling aligned with safety standards.

You will lead the AI/ML policy framework, manage GDPR/CCPA compliance, and collaborate with cybersecurity. A JD and bar membership are essential for this senior role in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or in-house legal department; at least 3 years in-house.
• Proven track record collaborating with product, security, and data technology teams.
• Deep knowledge of consumer protection regulations and data privacy laws (GDPR/CCPA/CPRA).
• Experience advising on AI products and related compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proactive and multi-priority management.
• Active membership in at least one state bar.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead legal advisor for the AI and software product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and post-deployment monitoring.
• Support a global privacy program to ensure GDPR, CCPA/CPRA compliance.
• Establish legal frameworks for AI/ML development, addressing data scraping, bias, transparency, and IP.
• Partner with data transformation and cybersecurity teams on data retention, mapping and breach mitigation.
• Monitor new legislation and enforcement trends to guide leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to integrate legal support with the business.

Skills

Privacy & data governance

AI product compliance

GDPR/CCPA expertise

Regulatory monitoring

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Product & Privacy Counsel to serve as the primary legal partner for AI/software, engineering, and data tech teams. You will ensure compliant product introductions and robust data handling aligned with safety standards.

You will lead the AI/ML policy framework, manage GDPR/CCPA compliance, and collaborate with cybersecurity. A JD and bar membership are essential for this senior role in a fast-growing environment.