Associate General Counsel – AI & Product Development

Overview

In this role you will lead AI, product development, and data governance legal support to enable NIQ’s global AI initiatives. You will partner with product, engineering, sales, and compliance to develop governance frameworks and ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions. You will advise on contracts, data use, and AI deployments, balancing risk with business growth. This position offers strategic influence and cross-functional impact in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k plan
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning

Responsibilities

• Advise on AI and data-driven product development throughout the lifecycle to ensure global compliance
• Collaborate with product, technology, engineering, and data science teams to integrate data governance and responsible AI frameworks
• Interpret and apply AI and data regulations to product features, client deliverables, and documentation
• Prepare external-facing product documentation (model cards, transparency notices) for regulatory and client assurance
• Support onboarding of new clients and product launches with legal oversight
• Draft, review, and negotiate AI/data governance contracts and terms with vendors and partners
• Translate technical concepts into clear legal terms for external parties and develop AI contracting guidance and governance materials
• Lead cross-functional interactions with senior stakeholders to provide trusted legal guidance
• Conduct internal risk assessments, policy development, and training on AI, product development, and data governance
• Monitor and ensure compliance with global AI, data privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance laws and regulations

Key requirements

• 5–10 years of relevant legal experience in technology, data, or AI-focused environments
• Experience advising on product counseling involving data use, automation, or ML
• Proven experience with AI governance, GenAI, data protection/privacy laws, and cybersecurity frameworks
• Strong client-facing communication and ability to distill technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex commercial contracts
• Bar admission and continuous good standing
• Ability to work independently in a global, matrixed organization

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and judgment
• Collaborative and cross-functional cooperation
• AI governance frameworks
• GenAI and data product lifecycle knowledge
• Regulatory compliance (GDPR, EU AI Act, US state AI laws, etc.)

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