Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Product

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Product in the United States.

This role offers a senior legal leadership opportunity at the intersection of privacy, product development, and emerging technology. You will shape and scale a global privacy and product legal strategy while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Security, and executive leadership to enable fast, responsible innovation. The position requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, from building scalable compliance programs to advising on complex product and AI-driven features. You will lead a team of privacy and product counsel, helping define priorities, elevate performance, and mature legal operations across the organization. Acting as a key advisor, you will help embed privacy-by-design principles into the product lifecycle while ensuring alignment with rapidly evolving global regulations. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment where legal guidance directly influences product direction and business growth.

• Lead the global privacy and product legal strategy, including governance of privacy policies, compliance frameworks, training programs, and scalable legal processes
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of privacy and product counsel, setting priorities and ensuring high-quality legal support across the business
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to embed privacy-by-design principles into product development and advise on new features and platform capabilities
• Provide legal guidance on AI-powered products, including data usage, model training, output risks, and responsible AI governance
• Oversee privacy compliance activities including DPIAs/PIAs, data subject requests, law enforcement inquiries, and cross-functional risk mitigation efforts
• Draft, review, and negotiate privacy-related agreements such as DPAs, and support broader commercial, partnership, and M&A transactions
• Monitor global privacy and AI regulations, translating evolving legal requirements into clear, actionable business guidance
• Collaborate with Security, Engineering, and Operations teams to strengthen privacy hygiene and reduce organizational risk exposure

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• 10+ years of legal experience, including at least 3 years in-house at a technology company
• Strong expertise in global privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and related regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience building and scaling privacy compliance programs in a technology-driven environment
• Prior experience managing and developing legal teams in a fast-paced organization
• Significant experience advising on product, privacy, or data-related legal matters in a tech company
• Strong ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical, business-friendly guidance
• Experience advising on AI, ML, or emerging technologies is highly valued
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, from legal strategy to detailed contract review
• Preferred certifications such as CIPP/US or CIPP/E, and strong familiarity with evolving AI regulations

Benefits:

• Equity ownership in a high-growth, privately held company
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with significant employer coverage
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, plus additional leave for birthing parents
• Inclusive family support benefits including fertility, menopause, and midlife care resources
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and sabbatical opportunities
• Mental health support including therapy, coaching, and wellness resources
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions (including 401(k) match in the U.S.)
• Monthly stipends supporting remote work and personal wellness needs
• Annual performance-based bonus program for eligible employees
• Global flexibility and support for work-life balance