Advise on privacy and data security implications of robot sensor systems (vision, audio, depth sensing, spatial mapping, biometrics, telemetry).
Partner with engineering teams to implement privacy-by-design and data minimization strategies both on-prem and in the cloud.
Conduct and oversee DPIAs, OSS process, and AI risk assessments for new product features and deployments.
Guide de-identification, anonymization, and synthetic data strategies.
Advise on training data sourcing, licensing, and usage restrictions.
Develop governance frameworks for model retraining, human-in-the-loop systems, and continuous learning architectures.
Counsel on automated decision-making and profiling considerations.
Create internal responsible AI policies and review processes.
Lead compliance strategy under global privacy regimes (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other emerging regulations such as the EU AI, Data, and Data Governance Acts and the NIS2 Directive).
Support international product launches with localized data handling frameworks.
Advise on cross-border data transfers and data localization risks.
Counsel on robotics deployment in workplaces and public-facing environments.
Assess risks related to employee monitoring, bystander data capture, and surveillance laws.
Draft and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions in enterprise agreements and pilot contracts.
Partner with Security to develop defensible security and breach response frameworks.
Support regulatory notifications and communications in the event of data incidents.
Advise on vulnerability disclosure programs and coordinated response processes.
Negotiate DPAs, data processing addenda, and vendor agreements.
Assess third-party tools, cloud infrastructure providers, and data processors.
Develop scalable privacy terms for customers and partners.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
Active and in good standing bar membership in at least one U.S. state or equivalent foreign jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain authorization to practice where required.
6–10+ years of post-qualification legal experience as a practicing attorney, including law firm, in-house, and/or government experience.
Demonstrated experience advising on technology, internet, media, or AI-powered products and services delivered at a customer site.
Strong product counseling experience, including support for advanced product teams and 0→1 product launches.
Experience with AI transactions, including licensing, joint development, and strategic partnerships.
Familiarity with advertising, privacy, data protection, consumer protection, competition, and intellectual property laws and regulations.
Proven business judgment and ability to provide solution-oriented legal advice that facilitates business objectives.
Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and create structure in fast-moving environments.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including influencing executive-level partners.
Commitment to team success, with a collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues as needed.
High tolerance for pressure, strong crisis-management capabilities, and comfort working under tight deadlines.

Benefits

401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
Equity: Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

privacy lawdata securitydata protectionDPIAsAI risk assessmentsde-identificationanonymizationsynthetic data strategiescompliance strategydata localization

Soft Skills

strong communicationstakeholder managementsolution-oriented legal adviceability to manage ambiguityprioritizationcollaborative mindsetcrisis managementinfluencing executive-level partnersteam success commitmentcomfort under pressure

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)active bar membership