About this role
The legal team at Axon builds safety and justice technology ecosystems, including body-worn cameras, SaaS platforms, and machine learning models designed to protect life and support public safety. The second ever Privacy & AI Counsel will partner closely with product, AI, and employment teams to embed privacy principles and ethical AI practices into the core of company products and global operations. Daily responsibilities include counseling on the legal implications of AI training data, implementing AI-augmented workflows, and driving critical privacy processes such as impact assessments, data protection agreements, and cross-border transfer mechanisms.
This position exists to help navigate complex privacy and artificial intelligence challenges while ensuring responsible product development in heavily regulated global markets. An ideal candidate brings a practical, solution-oriented mindset, strong self-direction, and a collaborative spirit when working across diverse departments. Someone who thrives at the intersection of emerging technology, global data protection regulations, and operational execution will find meaningful impact in shaping the future of public safety technology.
What you will do
- Partner across product, AI, and employment teams to support privacy and AI compliance through scalable guidance and hands-on execution.
- Counsel internal stakeholders on the ethical and legal considerations involved in obtaining, handling, and using AI training data and model outputs.
- Identify opportunities for and implement AI-augmented workflows, skills, and agents within legal operations.
- Drive the implementation of privacy principles across products and internal operations by advising on impact assessments, DSARs, DPAs, and third-party reviews.
- Work closely with existing privacy counsel to build, refine, and implement scalable privacy and AI processes.
- Exercise sound judgment and strong self-direction while managing complex legal requirements within a fast-growing global business.
- Partner with relevant stakeholders to provide actionable guidance during and after incident response and remediation.
What you need
- Possess a Juris Doctor degree along with admission to and good standing in at least one United States state bar.
- Bring a minimum of three years of experience practicing privacy or data protection law, ideally within technology, SaaS businesses, or AI-related products.
- Demonstrate familiarity with global privacy regulations such as GDPR, US state privacy laws, PIPEDA, Australia’s Privacy Act, and LGPD.
- Show expertise in advising on and implementing enterprise privacy via cross-border transfer mechanisms and data protection agreements.
- Maintain the ability to navigate ambiguity, distill legal complexity, and collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams.
- Display fluency and comfort in applying AI tools, prompts, and agents to accelerate and improve daily operations.
Nice to have
- Privacy certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPT
- Regional expertise with the European Union
- Experience working in the healthcare industry
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Fitness programs and emotional wellness support
- Learning and development programs
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this role?
Candidates based in Boston, MA, New York City, NY, Atlanta, GA, or Sterling, VA are required to work in the office four days a week, from Tuesday through Friday.
What is the salary range for the Privacy & AI Counsel position?
The base pay range for this role is between $122,500 and $200,000 USD. Actual compensation depends on factors such as level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and geographic market.
What type of team will this person join?
This lawyer joins the Legal team, reporting directly to the Vice President of Legal Product & Innovation. The person will work alongside existing privacy counsel and partner directly with product, AI, and employment teams.
What tools and technologies will I be expected to use?
The team utilizes AI tools, prompts, and agents to accelerate and improve legal operations. You will counsel on machine learning models while implementing AI-augmented workflows in your own daily tasks.