Senior Privacy & AI Counsel

Gomotive; San Francisco, New York, Seattle (CA, NY, WA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Motive is seeking a Privacy and AI Counsel to join our mission-driven, growth-focused team in the United States. You will advise product, engineering, and business teams on privacy, AI, and emerging technology regulations throughout the product lifecycle.

This role requires a J.D., US bar admission, and 5+ years of privacy/AI regulatory experience, preferably at a tech company or major law firm. You will lead governance and risk assessments and help shape responsible AI practices.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and membership in at least one US state bar.
• 5+ years of legal experience directly in privacy and AI regulations, including at a major law firm and/or in‑house experience (preferably at a tech company).
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and international privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, emerging state privacy/AI regs).
• Experience in AI governance frameworks, including ISO/IEC 42001.
• Strong ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop subject matter expertise in data protection and AI laws (U.S., international).
• Counsel internal product/engineering/business teams on practical privacy/AI implications.
• Develop and maintain AI governance policies and compliance programs (ISO/IEC 42001).
• Lead privacy/DPIAs/PIAs and AI risk assessments to identify risks.
• Monitor emerging regulations and devise practical compliance strategies.
• Deliver role-specific privacy and responsible AI training and playbooks.
• Support regulatory inquiries and incident response related to AI systems.

Skills

Privacy governance

AI regulations

Regulatory risk assessment

Education

J.D. degree

US bar admission

Job description

Motive is seeking a Privacy and AI Counsel to join our mission-driven, growth-focused team in the United States. You will advise product, engineering, and business teams on privacy, AI, and emerging technology regulations throughout the product lifecycle.

This role requires a J.D., US bar admission, and 5+ years of privacy/AI regulatory experience, preferably at a tech company or major law firm. You will lead governance and risk assessments and help shape responsible AI practices.