About this role
Partnering across product, AI, and employment teams, you will embed privacy and ethical AI principles directly into Axon's core operations and products, including body-worn cameras, SaaS platforms, and machine learning models. As the second dedicated Privacy & AI Counsel on the legal team, you will handle complex regulatory questions in global markets, advise on AI training data governance, and drive privacy impact assessments, data processing agreements, and incident response remediation.
Axon is looking for a self-directed privacy attorney with a global mindset and a practical, problem-solving approach to navigate emerging technologies and regulations. Candidates who do well here thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong collaboration skills, and can translate complex legal frameworks into scalable, hands-on guidance for technical teams building public safety technology.
What you will do
- Partner across teams to support privacy and AI compliance in products, global operations, and culture through scalable guidance and hands-on execution.
- Counsel teams on the ethical and legal considerations of obtaining, handling, and using AI training data and outputs.
- Identify opportunities for and implement AI-augmented workflows, skills, and agents within the legal team's operations.
- Drive the implementation of privacy principles by advising on and owning impact assessments, DSARs, DPAs, and third-party or sub-processor reviews.
- Collaborate with existing privacy counsel to build, refine, and implement comprehensive privacy and AI processes.
- Provide guidance during and after incident response and remediation alongside relevant stakeholders.
What you need
- Possess a JD and admission to, and be in good standing with, at least one US state bar.
- Bring a minimum of 3 years of experience practicing privacy or data protection law, ideally advising on technology, SaaS businesses, or AI-related products in highly regulated industries.
- Demonstrate experience advising on global privacy regulations such as GDPR, US state privacy laws, PIPEDA, Australia's Privacy Act, and LGPD.
- Have expertise advising on and implementing enterprise privacy via cross-border transfer mechanisms, intra-group data transfer agreements, and DPA drafting and review.
- Show an ability to navigate ambiguity, distill complexity, and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Display fluency and comfort applying AI tools, prompts, and agents to accelerate and improve operations.
Nice to have
- Privacy certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPT
- Regional expertise with the EU
- Experience in the healthcare industry
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs and Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote or in-office policy for this role?
Candidates based in Boston, MA, NYC, NY, Atlanta, GA, or Sterling, VA are required to be in-office four days a week from Tuesday through Friday.
What is the salary range for this position?
The base pay range is $112,500 to $170,000 USD, and Axon operates as a total compensation company offering base pay, bonuses, and stock awards.
What team will this role join?
You will join the Legal team as the second ever dedicated Privacy & AI Counsel, reporting directly to the VP of Legal Product & Innovation.