Privacy & Product Counsel (AI, SaaS)

TL;DR

Privacy & Product Counsel (AI, SaaS): Advising internal teams across the company on a broad range of product, privacy, IP- and AI-related matters, with an accent on driving process improvements and advancing compliance. Focus on embedding ethical AI standards, safeguarding data privacy, and tracking/analyzing legal and regulatory changes for product development.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $172,000 – $207,900 USD

Company

hirify.global is a pioneer in analytics engineering, helping data teams transform raw data into reliable, actionable insights for over 50,000 teams every week.

What you will do

• Be a trusted advisor to product managers, engineering, and security teams on product, privacy, IP, and AI-related matters, ensuring compliance and ethical AI standards.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various privacy and technology contracts, including privacy policies, DPAs, BAAs, and licensing agreements.
• Support commercial legal staff regarding licensing IP/AI, privacy obligations, international data transfers, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (go-to-market, support, security, etc.) to ensure business goals align with consumer protection, cybersecurity, AI, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, EU AI Act).
• Track, analyze, and provide guidance on legal and regulatory changes, identifying compliance gaps and recommending mitigation.
• Create and update legal playbooks, revise legal templates, and mentor other legal and contract professionals.

Requirements

• Membership in the bar in at least one U.S. State.
• 7+ years of combined law firm/in-house B2B SaaS legal team experience.
• 3+ years as privacy, AI, and/or product counsel with expertise in governance of privacy/AI and negotiating related addenda.
• Experience reviewing risk assessments (DPIAs, AI Assessment), data inventories, DSARs, and data retention practices.
• Familiarity with Privacy by Design methodologies, artificial intelligence, ethical frameworks, data governance, and open-source development.
• Excellent writing, verbal, and organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail and ability to translate complex data into simple soundbites.

Nice to have

• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, etc. certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited vacation time with a culture that actively encourages time off.
• 401k plan with 3% guaranteed company contribution.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and generous paid parental leave.
• Flexible stipends for Health & Wellness, Home Office Setup, Cell Phone & Internet, Learning & Development, and Office Space.

Hiring process

• Introductory call with Talent Acquisition Team.
• Interview with the Hiring Manager.
• Live redlining session of a licensing agreement and DPA provisions with Managing Counsel Lead and AGC.
• Team Interviews: panel with Legal team members and panel with Security and Deal Desk teams.
• Final interview with the General Counsel based on company values.