The Role
The Privacy Counsel at xAI will own the product and privacy function, address legal risks, maintain relationships with regulators, lead compliance initiatives, and assist in various legal department tasks. Requires 8-15+ years of legal experience and JD qualification. In-house experience in privacy counseling preferred.
Summary Generated by Built In
xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.
This is an in-person role based in Palo Alto, CA that requires up to 25% travel.
About the Role
In this role you will:
- Own the product and privacy function at xAI, with a focus on operationalizing and scaling support for AI development and commercialization
- Identify and address privacy and product legal risks and mitigations for our cutting-edge technologies
- Build and maintain relationships with key regulators and stay abreast of emerging legal and regulatory developments in the privacy and data protection landscape
- Lead the development and execution of privacy impact assessments, training programs to employees, data protection audits, and other compliance initiatives
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements related to data processing, data sharing, and vendor management
- Pitch in for anything needed in the legal department, even if it’s unfamiliar
Minimum Qualifications
- 8-15+ years of combined legal experience at innovative technology companies and law firms (startup experience a plus)
- JD and a license or qualification to practice law in California
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Have in-house experience in privacy and product counseling at a B2C company (B2B ok)
- Deep knowledge of major privacy regimes around the world, including GDPR and CCPA
- Have a network of contacts within the data protection community, allowing you to stay informed about best practices and share knowledge with peers
- Have a strong sense of ownership, are inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations
Additional Requirements
- Workload varies depending on operational needs; flexibility is required
Annual Salary Range
- $200,000 - $250,000 USD
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice
The Company
What We Do
Understand the Universe
