Senior Counsel, Legal – AI Governance, Data Privacy, & Cybersecurity

Overview

As Senior Counsel, you will lead the legal aspects of AI governance, data privacy, and cybersecurity for a global company. You advise on AI-specific laws and governance, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain internal resources to guide risk-aware development. You’ll shape global privacy programs and ensure compliant data handling across jurisdictions, working closely with the C-suite, IT, and external counsel. This role combines legal leadership with practical risk management to enable responsible innovation at scale. A meaningful hook is shaping how AI and data are governed across a multinational operation.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive benefits
• professional development
• hybrid work flexibility

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain global AI Governance program and advise on AI laws (e.g., EU AI Act)
• Maintain global Data Privacy program and advise on GDPR, UK GDPR, US and other jurisdictions
• Coordinate with the Chief Information Security Office on cybersecurity risk and reporting requirements
• Manage insider threat program and coordinate responses across IT and management
• Oversee responses to data subject requests and liaise with HR and other attorneys
• Coordinate with outside counsel to ensure value-driven legal support
• Provide risk-conscious but business-focused legal guidance for vendor and customer contracts
• Develop and update guidance resources and training for global teams

Key requirements

• Law degree and admission to practice in the UK or an EU member state
• Comprehensive expertise in AI, data privacy and cybersecurity laws across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27701 and related privacy frameworks (ISO 27001)
• Change management skills and ability to influence senior leaders
• Clear, concise communication and ability to simplify complex issues
• Ability to raise data privacy awareness across a global organization
• Experience managing outside counsel for value delivery
• Experience with AI governance, information governance, and data mapping/retention (preferred)

• strong communication
• influencing senior stakeholders
• cross-functional collaboration
• ISO 27701
• ISO 27001
• AI governance and AI laws (EU AI Act)

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