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

Responsibilities include:

• 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 includes:

• 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.