About this role
Advising engineering and product teams on global privacy laws, drafting data processing agreements, and helping scale global privacy programs form the core of daily responsibilities in this role. Harvey operates an in-house legal team that collaborates across multiple disciplines to support the company's agentic AI platform for legal and professional services.
Joining the growing legal team in Dublin means partnering directly with the Head of Privacy and working closely with commercial, go-to-market, and security functions. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in EU and US data protection regulations and thrives in a fast-paced environment focused on defining a new category in real time.
What you will do
- Draft, review, and negotiate Data Processing Agreements with customers, subprocessors, service providers, and third parties.
- Develop, maintain, and scale global privacy programs by preparing Data Protection Impact Assessments and Records of Processing.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to evaluate the impact of privacy and data protection laws on new developments.
- Monitor and respond to changes in privacy legislation, including emerging AI regulations.
- Support implementation and compliance regarding AI-specific frameworks such as the EU AI Act and UK governance guidelines.
- Classify AI systems, assess risk obligations, and develop internal AI governance controls, documentation, and processes.
- Partner with legal, product, and compliance stakeholders on AI principles including transparency, accountability, and human oversight.
What you need
- Qualified lawyer status with a minimum of four years of post-qualification experience in privacy and data protection.
- Proven expertise in European Union and United States data protection laws alongside familiarity with global compliance frameworks.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation capabilities with confidence in representing the organization on data privacy, artificial intelligence, and security matters.
- Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration across legal and business departments.
- High responsiveness and attention to detail, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What team will I be working with?
You will join Harvey's in-house legal team, a global group operating across multiple disciplines. You will work directly with the Head of Privacy and collaborate closely with commercial, sales, Go-To-Market, engineering, product, and security teams.
What are the primary focus areas for AI compliance in this role?
You will support implementation and ongoing compliance with AI-specific regulations, including the EU AI Act, UK AI governance frameworks, and related guidance. Responsibilities also include the classification of AI systems, risk obligation assessment, and the development of internal AI governance controls.
What qualifications are required for applicants?
Applicants must be qualified lawyers with four or more years of post-qualification experience in privacy and data protection. Proven expertise in EU and U.S. data protection law is required, along with strong drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.