Senior Privacy & AI Counsel, San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) (963-SLS)
Our client, a publicly traded digital health company leveraging technology and AI to transform care delivery, is seeking a Senior Privacy & AI Counsel to join their legal team in San Francisco, CA. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Product, this role will serve as a strategic partner to Product, R&D, Hardware, Marketing, and Clinical teams, focusing on embedding privacy and AI governance into product development and operational decision-making. This position offers meaningful exposure to cutting-edge issues at the intersection of healthcare, data, and artificial intelligence, playing a critical role in maintaining trust with customers and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining privacy and AI governance policies, advising cross-functional stakeholders on privacy, data protection, and AI-related legal and regulatory risks, leading privacy impact assessments, supporting incident response and regulatory inquiries related to privacy and data security, drafting and negotiating agreements with privacy and data protection implications, and partnering with client-facing and commercial teams to address privacy and AI-related inquiries.
The ideal candidate will have approximately 6-8 years of legal experience with a focus on privacy, data protection, and related regulatory matters, a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, deep knowledge of U.S. and international privacy laws and regulations including HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA, familiarity with AI and machine learning-related legal issues and emerging AI governance frameworks, experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, or technical teams in a healthcare, technology, or digital health environment, strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, and experience leveraging technology and AI tools to improve legal workflows is a plus.
The role offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $230,000 – $270,000, together with eligibility for equity participation. The company also offers comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans with company match, modern life stipends, and support for family and wellness needs. Total compensation is designed to align with the scope and impact of the position.
This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful role within a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team at a company operating at the intersection of healthcare and emerging technology. The position offers a balance of strategic and hands-on work, with the ability to partner closely with product and cross-functional teams on important privacy and AI-related initiatives. It provides exposure to evolving regulatory areas, a supportive environment for continued learning, and the chance to contribute to thoughtful, responsible innovation in a growing organization.