About xAIxAI’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. Engineers are encouraged to work across multiple areas of the company, and as a result, all engineers and researchers share the title "Member of Technical Staff."We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.This role is based in Dublin, Ireland and requires up to 25% travel.In this role, you will:Lead xAI’s European privacy and data protection functions, including operations subject to GDPR and the EU AI Act.Negotiate and handle privacy and commercial agreements with customers, vendors, suppliers, and partnersInteract with privacy regulatory authoritiesPartner closely with technical, product, procurement, and commercial teams to implement privacy-by-design and counsel on privacy, product, and commercial mattersCreate processes for efficient and scalable privacy and commercial operationsAbility and desire to be a swiss army knife: pitch in for anything needed in the legal department, even if it’s unfamiliar or not in your laneLead the European data protection and privacy efforts, and rise to the level of responsibility of which you’re capable!Basic qualifications:Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree from an accredited law schoolLicense or qualification to practice law in Ireland (bonus for UK too)4+ years of privacy experience4+ years of product counseling and/or commercial transactional experienceCIPP/E required, CIPP/US is useful to have6+ years of combined legal experience at an innovative technology company and a top law firmIn-house experience at a Business-to-Consumer or Business-to-Business companyPreferred Skills and Experience:Experience working in a startup or fast-growth environmentA proactive approach to law, focusing not just on privacy compliance but on enabling business growth through realistic product and commercial legal strategiesEntrepreneurial mindset with sound judgment in ambiguous environmentsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work independently and make decisions in high-pressure situations, and at the same time being a highly collaborative teammateExperience overseeing privacy assessments, operations, and complianceAbility to communicate well with regulatory authorities and teammatesExperience negotiating Data Processing Addendums and other privacy and commercial agreementsProficient in understanding complex legal concepts and translating them into actionable business adviceTech-savvy with an understanding or keen interest in emerging technologies like AIFull professional fluency in English; proficiency in additional European languages is a plusAdditional RequirementsWorkload varies depending on operational needs; flexibility is requiredAnnual Salary Range€90.000 — €140.000
#J-18808-Ljbffr