Senior Privacy & AI Counsel

Solutus Legal Search

. Developing and maintaining privacy and AI governance policies, procedures, and best practices in collaboration with Legal and Compliance teams.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $230,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Retirement plans with company match
Modern life stipends
Support for family and wellness needs

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Hard Skills & Tools

privacy governancedata protectionprivacy impact assessmentsdata protection impact assessmentsrisk mitigation strategieslegal agreementsdata sharing agreementsbusiness associate agreementsprivacy-by-design principlesregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillscross-functional collaborationstakeholder engagementclear conveyance of complex conceptsleadershipnegotiation skillsstrategic thinkingadaptability

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)active bar membership