Associate General Counsel, AI Product and Privacy

Eightfold was founded with a vision to solve for employment in our society. For decades, the connection between individuals and opportunities has been based on who they are and their networks strength vs. their potential. Eightfold leverages artificial intelligence to transform how to think about skills and capabilities for individuals and how jobs and career decisions are made. Eightfold offers the industrys first AI-powered Talent Intelligence Platform to transform how organizations plan, hire, develop and retain a diverse workforce, enabling individuals to transform their careers.

To date, Eightfold AI has received more than $410 million in funding and a valuation of over $2B from leading investors to further our mission of finding the right career for everyone in the world. If you are passionate about solving one of the most fundamental challenges of our society - employment, working on hard business problems, and being part of an amazing growth story - Eightfold is the place to be!

About the Role

Were looking for an Associate General Counsel, AI Product and Privacy to lead our global legal efforts in product development, data privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI). This role will report into our Chief Legal Officer and will partner closely with product, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure our products are developed and deployed in compliance with global privacy laws and AI regulations. The ideal candidate will possess deep legal expertise in privacy, AI, and product law, combined with strong leadership and business acumen.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy that aligns with business objectives and ensures compliance with evolving privacy and AI regulations.
• Product Lifecycle Oversight: Advise and collaborate with product and engineering teams throughout the entire product development lifecycle to integrate privacy-by-design principles and AI governance frameworks, and to address IP (such as open-source) and other product related legal and compliance matters.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and interpret global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Framework), providing actionable guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Policy Development: Lead the creation and implementation of internal policies and procedures related to data privacy, AI ethics, and responsible AI usage.
• Contract Negotiation: Improve, draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements, AI-related contractual provisions, and other legal instruments to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interact with customers and partners on AI and HR topics. Represent the company in discussions with partners, customers, regulators, industry groups, and external stakeholders on privacy and AI governance matters.
• Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on privacy and AI obligations, fostering a culture of compliance across the organization.

Qualifications:

• JD Degree and Active State Bar Membership 
• 12+ years of relevant legal experience
• Bay Area based. Ability to commute to HQ office in Santa Clara, CA
• Prior in-house experience working side-by-side with engineering, product, and leadership teams to spot, address, and counsel on product, privacy, and AI issues
• Experience with understanding cross-functional perspectives and navigating ambiguity
• Ability to identify and create streamlined processes to support a growing company
• In-depth experience with employment laws is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust at all levels
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making abilities
• Eagerness to work in a startup environment and flexibly roll up your sleeves to help drive our fast-paced and dynamic business within an emerging and rapidly developing industry

We are a team of self-starters who excel in their fields. We believe in giving you responsibility, not a task. We want you to have ownership and pride in your work and see your works positive impact on your colleagues, our customers, and the world. We believe in providing transparency and support so you can do the best work of your career.

Hybrid Work @ Eightfold: We embrace a hybrid work model that aims to boost collaboration, enhance our culture, and drive innovation through a blend of remote and in-person work. We are committed to creating a dynamic and flexible work environment that nurtures the collaborative spirit of our team. Starting May 1, 2025, employees residing near Santa Clara, California, will return to the office three times a week. Employees residing near our London, Bangalore, and Noida offices will return to the office twice a week with the goal of transitioning to three times per week within the year.

Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status. 

Experience our comprehensive benefits with family medical, vision and dental coverage, a competitive base salary, and eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses or commissions.

Please note that this role is only available in our HQ office in Santa Clara. This role is hybrid.

*The base salary range below is provided for pay transparency. Base pay is only one piece of our total compensation package as this role may be eligible for bonuses and equity awards. Compensation varies depending on a number of factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Zone is determined by location. 

Zone A: (SF Bay Area only): $275,000 to $365,000