Director/Principal Counsel, AI Governance

Job Description: Lead AI Program Governance and Policy: Determine the applicability of international AI laws, lead policy development, act as the Framework Owner, and establish ethical standards and clear guidelines for AI development.Manage AI Incident Response: Review and modify incident response processes to incorporate AI-specific triggers and regulatory reporting lines, aligning them with existing roles and Security's AI Acceptable Use Policy.Oversee AI Risk Management: Maintain the AI Risk Management Policy and define a standard risk taxonomy (rights-based versus technical risks).Establish Data Governance Standards: Define standards for dataset governance, including design, origin review, labeling, bias assessment, and data quality.Maintain Documentation and Record keeping: Own templates for AI technical and transparency documentation and update retention schedules to include AI-related records.Ensure Accuracy, Robustness, and Cybersecurity: Advise on adapting security and compliance programs to meet AI-specific legal obligations and collaborate with technical teams to ensure models satisfy defined accuracy metrics and compliance standards.Drive Accessibility: Provide an overview of AI-related accessibility requirements and partner with UX/UI and Product to ensure outputs and interfaces meet legal standards.Implement Quality Management and Monitoring: Review and adjust standard Quality Management System (QMS) protocols for AI design, testing, validation, and post-market monitoring.Manage User Transparency and Disclosures: Develop standard guidance on language and timing for disclosures (e.g., "AI Generated") and coordinate implementation in the UI with Product.Uphold AI Ethics: Uphold organizational principles for ethical AI, maintain the AI/Model Ethics Assessment template, and contribute to operating an AI Ethics Board.Advise on Contractual Provisions: Provide guidance on contractual safeguards and draft standard clauses and pass-through terms for High-Risk components, supporting vendor/customer negotiations.Handle Registration and Training: Manage required regulatory filings and registrations. Develop and deliver role-based training on AI policies/compliance.Specialist Consultation: Coordinate specialized legal analysis (e.g., IP, Employment) with appropriate co-counsel.Requirements: At least seven (7) years experience in privacy, compliance, or governance roles, with three (3) years focused on AI or data-centric products.Strong knowledge of international AI regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act), global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and discrimination/bias standards.Experience designing policies, templates, QMS, and documentation for regulated technologies.Familiarity with incident response, risk management taxonomies, and model performance monitoring.Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Legal counterparts, and Security teams; excellent communication skills.Benefits: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insuranceCommute subsidyEmployee stock ownershipCompetitive retirement/pension plansGenerous vacation and personal daysSupport for new parents through leave and family-care programsOffice food snacksMental Health and Wellbeing programs and supportEmployee Resource GroupsGlobal Employee Assistance ProgramTraining and development programsVolunteering and donation matching program