Privacy Data & AI Counsel (AI)

TL;DR

Privacy Data & AI Counsel (AI): Advising on global data privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, and AI legal matters with an accent on navigating evolving regulatory landscapes and enabling product and engineering teams. Focus on shaping strategy, frameworks, policies, and practices related to AI capabilities and global footprint.

Location: Onsite in New York, NY (HQ) or San Francisco, CA. Relocation support to NYC or SF is available as needed. This role is for U.S.-based full-time employees.

Compensation Range: $220K - $300K

Company

hirify.global is a financial operations platform designed to save companies time and money by combining payments, corporate cards, vendor management, procurement, travel booking, and automated bookkeeping with built-in intelligence.

What you will do

• Advise on global privacy and AI laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, EU AI Act, PIPEDA), including data mapping, data subject requests (DSRs), and privacy impact assessments.
• Manage and automate privacy program work and partner with Product and Engineering teams to advise on and help ship new features.
• Collaborate with Information Security, Engineering, and other stakeholders to support incident management and business continuity.
• Draft, review, and assist with negotiation of Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and data, AI, and information security provisions in contracts.
• Proactively track and analyze developments in privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data governance regulation at federal, state, and international levels.
• Create and deliver privacy, AI, and information security training to internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar (ability to register as in-house counsel in New York preferred).
• 4–7 years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, or AI law, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred.
• Deep familiarity with U.S. privacy and data security frameworks (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, CAN-SPAM, TCPA, 23 NYCRR Part 500, and state breach notification statutes) and working knowledge of international regimes (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA, and LGPD).
• Demonstrated experience advising on AI governance, including AI risk assessments, model governance, and emerging AI regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve and automate legal work and empower business teams.
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating DPAs, AI addenda, and other data and security-related provisions commercial agreements.

Nice to have

• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, AIGP, CISM, CISSP, or similar AI, privacy, or security certification.
• Experience handling subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and investigations.
• Experience in the fintech or financial services industry, particularly with payment processing, banking-as-a-service, or corporate card products.
• Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, or other information security compliance frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for employees, partially covered for dependents, and One Medical annual membership.
• 401k including employer match on contributions.
• Flexible PTO, Parental Leave, and Fertility HRA (up to $10,000 per year).
• Unlimited AI token usage, Pet insurance, and a Health and Wellness stipend.
• Centralized home-office equipment ordering for all employees.
• In-office perks: lunch, snacks, drinks, and more.
• Budget for intra-office travel and relocation support to NYC or SF (as needed).