Privacy Compliance Counsel (AI)

TL;DR

Privacy Compliance Counsel (AI): Designing and implementing a global privacy framework for open foundation models with an accent on translating complex AI regulations into actionable product roadmaps. Focus on integrating privacy-by-design into model training, navigating the EU AI Act, and managing global data protection compliance.

Location: On-site in New York. Relocation support is provided.

Company

hirify.global is a research lab building open superintelligence and open weight models to make them accessible to all.

What you will do

• Design and oversee a global privacy program aligning with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging AI-specific regulations like the EU AI Act.
• Act as the primary legal partner for product and engineering teams, advising on data ingestion, model training, and feature launches.
• Manage the lifecycle of compliance initiatives, including data mapping, Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), and DPIAs.
• Develop automated tooling to triage and fulfill Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and deletion requests.
• Lead the Privacy Incident Response Team (PIRT), developing breach "battle cards" and conducting readiness exercises.
• Monitor the global regulatory landscape to anticipate shifts in privacy laws and ensure company readiness.

Requirements

• Must be based in or be able to relocate to New York.
• 7+ years of legal experience, with at least 4 years focused on privacy and data protection.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. State Bar.
• Strong understanding of how LLMs or machine learning models work.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or managing a privacy legal function.
• Comfort working with technical systems, configs, and dashboards.

Nice to have

• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, and/or CIPM certifications.
• Previous experience at an AI lab or model developer.
• Experience working at a startup or with fast-moving engineering teams.
• Previous people management experience and experience building teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Top-tier compensation including salary and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents and financial support for family planning.
• Relocation support and flexible paid time off.
• Daily provided lunch and dinner, regular off-sites, and team celebrations.