Senior Privacy & AI Counsel, San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) (963-SLS)

Solutus Legal Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 216,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans with company match

Modern life stipends

Support for family and wellness needs

Job summary

Solutus Legal Search is assisting in the search for a Senior Privacy & AI Counsel in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of legal experience focused on privacy and data protection, operating in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include developing governance policies, advising on regulatory risks, and collaborating cross-functionally. The position offers a competitive salary range of $216,000 - $324,000, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for equity participation.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of legal experience focused on privacy and data protection.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. privacy laws including HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA.

Responsibilities

• Develop privacy and AI governance policies and best practices.
• Advise on privacy and data protection legal risks.
• Lead privacy impact assessments and guide risk strategies.

Skills

Privacy expertise

Data protection knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Our client, a publicly traded digital health company leveraging technology and AI to transform care delivery, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal Search to assist the executives in their search for a Senior Privacy & AI Counsel. This role reports to the Associate General Counsel, Product, and will be based in San Francisco, CA.

This attorney will serve as a key member of the legal team, acting as a strategic partner to Product, R&D, Hardware, Marketing, and Clinical teams as they develop and launch innovative healthcare solutions. The role is highly integrated with the business and focuses on enabling responsible innovation by embedding privacy and AI governance into product development and operational decision‑making. This position offers meaningful exposure to cutting‑edge issues at the intersection of healthcare, data, and artificial intelligence, and plays a critical role in maintaining trust with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining privacy and AI governance policies, procedures, and best practices in collaboration with Legal and Compliance teams.
• Advising cross‑functional stakeholders on privacy, data protection, and AI‑related legal and regulatory risks, including supporting product development with privacy‑by‑design principles.
• Leading privacy impact assessments and data protection impact assessments, and guiding risk mitigation strategies.
• Supporting incident response, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations related to privacy and data security in coordination with Security and Compliance teams.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with privacy and data protection implications, including data sharing agreements and business associate agreements.
• Partnering with client‑facing and commercial teams to address privacy and AI‑related inquiries and ensure alignment with regulatory obligations.

The ideal candidate is a business‑minded attorney with deep expertise in privacy and data protection who is comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and partnering directly with technical and business stakeholders. This role requires strong judgment, the ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical guidance, and a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach to managing risk while enabling innovation.

Experience

• Approximately 6-8 years of legal experience with a focus on privacy, data protection, and related regulatory matters.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and international privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning‑related legal issues and emerging AI governance frameworks.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with product, engineering, or technical teams in a healthcare, technology, or digital health environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear, business‑friendly manner.
• Experience leveraging technology and AI tools to improve legal workflows is a plus.

The role offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $216,000- $324,000 together with eligibility for equity participation. The company also offers comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans with company match, modern life stipends, and support for family and wellness needs. Total compensation is designed to align with the scope and impact of the position.

This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful role within a collaborative and forward‑thinking legal team at a company operating at the intersection of healthcare and emerging technology. The position offers a balance of strategic and hands‑on work, with the ability to partner closely with product and cross‑functional teams on important privacy and AI‑related initiatives. It provides exposure to evolving regulatory areas, a supportive environment for continued learning, and the chance to contribute to thoughtful, responsible innovation in a growing organization.