Sr Data Privacy & AI Counsel

QuickBase; United States; Remote; USD 122,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Job summary

Quickbase is seeking a Sr Counsel, Privacy & AI Counsel to serve as the primary legal advisor on privacy, data security, and AI governance. The role includes building privacy and AI compliance programs, advising product teams, and managing one direct report in GRC.

Responsibilities include cross-border transfers, incident response leadership, drafting data processing agreements, and regulatory liaison. Extensive knowledge of privacy laws and AI regulations is required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 5–7+ years of legal experience with at least 3 years in privacy, data security, or technology law.
• Working knowledge of major privacy frameworks (CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, HIPAA as applicable).
• Experience with incident response and breach notification processes.
• Ability to translate technical and regulatory complexity into practical business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on global privacy and data protection laws (CCPA/CPRA, state privacy laws, GDPR where applicable).
• Develop and maintain the company’s AI governance framework and policies on responsible AI use.
• Lead privacy and security incident response and regulatory reporting.
• Draft, negotiate, and review data processing agreements, BAAs, and privacy-related contract provisions.
• Partner with information security on risk assessments, security policies, and compliance certifications.

Skills

Privacy law

Regulatory compliance

Incident response

Mentoring junior staff

AI governance knowledge

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Job description

At Quickbase, we help organizations build better ways to run their operations. Our products give teams the flexibility to create applications around how their work actually happens, connecting people, information, and processes so they can keep work moving as needs change.

For more than 25 years, organizations have turned to Quickbase to solve operational challenges that off-the-shelf software wasn’t built for. Today, we’re building on that foundation with new products and new possibilities for how people create, adapt, and improve the systems their work depends on.

Working at Quickbase means helping find better ways forward. We’re a team of curious, collaborative people who care about solving problems, learning as we go, and building things that make work better for our customers and each other.

Title : Sr Counsel, Privacy & AI Counsel

Reports to : General Counsel

Location : Remote, US

Department : Legal

Overview

This role serves as the primary legal advisor on privacy, data security, and AI governance matters. The Corporate Counsel will build and maintain the company’s privacy and AI compliance programs, advise product and engineering teams on data practices, and manage one direct report (GRC Analyst).

Responsibilities

• Advise on global privacy and data protection laws (CCPA/CPRA, state privacy laws, GDPR where applicable), including data subject rights, cross-border transfers, and vendor data processing
• Develop and maintain the company’s AI governance framework, including policies on responsible AI use, automated decision-making, and emerging AI regulations
• Lead privacy and security incident response, including breach notification analysis and regulatory reporting
• Draft, negotiate, and review data processing agreements, BAAs, and privacy-related contract provisions
• Partner with information security on risk assessments, security policies, and compliance certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
• Manage regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions from data protection authorities
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and AI risk assessments for new products, features, and vendor implementations
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across privacy, cybersecurity, and AI, and translate them into actionable guidance
• Build and deliver training programs on data handling, privacy obligations, and responsible AI use
• Manage and develop GRC Analyst, setting priorities and reviewing work product

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
• 5-7+ years of legal experience, with at least 3 years focused on privacy, data security, or technology law
• Working knowledge of major privacy frameworks (CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, HIPAA as applicable) and familiarity with AI regulatory developments (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, state AI legislation)
• Experience with incident response and breach notification processes
• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPM certification preferredAbility to translate technical and regulatory complexity into practical business guidance
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members

How We Think About AI
At Quickbase, we view AI as a tool to accelerate how work gets done — not replace it. We encourage thoughtful use of AI to improve speed, quality, and decision-making, while maintaining strong judgment, accountability, and data integrity.

Pay Range

$121,884.70 - $191,533.10

Compensation & Benefits:

At Quickbase, we believe in pay transparency and are committed to equitable pay practices.

Incentive Compensation

This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Benefits

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental and vision coverage. You may also contribute to our 401(k) plan that includes a company match.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Quickbase is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply – even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.