Associate General Counsel - AI & Product Development
The Associate General Counsel - AI & Product Development at NIQ is a pivotal role within the Privacy, Product, & AI Legal team, focusing on enterprise-wide initiatives in artificial intelligence, product development, privacy, and data governance. This position offers cross-functional visibility and is ideal for an attorney passionate about emerging technologies, with a strong foundation in product regulatory compliance and commercial contracting. The role supports the development, governance, and implementation of safe and responsible AI systems for global deployment.
Key responsibilities include advising on the creation and deployment of AI and data-driven products to ensure compliance with global laws throughout the product lifecycle. The role involves collaborating with Product, Technology, Engineering, and Data Science teams to integrate data governance and responsible AI frameworks into new product initiatives. Additionally, the Associate General Counsel will draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts focused on AI, data governance, data use, product guardrails, data licensing, and privacy, ensuring the protection of NIQ's data assets and the enablement of its commercial offerings.
The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active admission to a state Bar. A minimum of 5 years of experience in business law, including in-house legal experience, is required, with a preference for experience in data licensing or the market research industry. The candidate should have experience in structuring and negotiating complex transactions and commercial contracts, familiarity with market research services, and the ability to draft, review, negotiate, and close commercial agreements with minimal support under compressed time constraints. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a practical approach to issues are essential.
This role offers a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation ranging from $151,000 to $180,000. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Additional benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, and more. The position is remote for candidates currently based in the United States, with the expectation that candidates are physically located in the U.S. to be considered.