Privacy & AI Counsel
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products we work better together. We connect with candor and care seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced challenging and meaningful. Here youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
Are you a privacy attorney who thrives at the intersection of emerging technology and global regulation Do you have a passion for helping innovative teams build responsibly while navigating complex privacy and AI challenges with clarity and precision Do you bring a global mindset a practical problem-solving approach and a collaborative spirit to everything you do
Axon is looking for its second ever dedicated Privacy & AI Counsel to join our Legal team reporting to our VP of Legal Product & Innovation.
In this role youll partner closely with product AI and employment teams to embed privacy and ethical AI into the core of Axons products and operations. From body-worn cameras and SaaS platforms to machine learning models and global privacy frameworks youll play a critical role in answering complex questions in highly regulated markets around the world. Your guidance will help shape how Axon responsibly builds the future of public safety and justice technology.
What Youll Do
Location: Boston MA NYC NY Atlanta GA or Sterling VA required to be in-office 4x week (Tuesday - Friday)
Partner across teams to support privacy and AI compliance in Axons products global operations and culturethrough scalable guidance and hands-on execution.
Counsel on 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 in the teams work.
Drive implementation of privacy principles across products and internal operations by advising on and owning key workflows: impact assessments DSARs DPAs and third-party/sub-processor reviews.
Work closely with Axons existing privacy counsel to build refine and implement privacy and AI processes.
Exercise sound judgment and strong self-direction within a fast-growing global business.
Partner closely with relevant stakeholders to provide guidance during and after incident response and remediation.
What You Bring
JD admission to and in good standing with at least one US state bar.
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.
Experience advising on privacy regulations globally (e.g. GDPR US state privacy laws PIPEDA Australias Privacy Act LGPD).
Expertise advising on and implementing enterprise privacy via cross-border transfer mechanisms intra-group data transfer agreements and DPA drafting and review.
Ability to navigate ambiguity distill complexity and work collaboratively across teams while always upholding Axons Win Right value.
Fluency and comfort applying AI tools prompts and agents to accelerate and improve operations.
Strong communication skills and a practical solution-oriented mindset.
Privacy certifications such as CIPP/US CIPP/E or CIPT are a plus.
Other pluses: regional expertise with the EU or experience in the healthcare industry.
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical Dental Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- And yes we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Axon is a total compensation company meaning compensation is made up of base pay bonus and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors such as: level function training transferable skills work experience business needs geographic market and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit Pay Range
$135000 - $190000 USD
Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Axon we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axons impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental health and safety regulations policies and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice advances equity values diversity and fosters inclusion. Were committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race creed color ancestry religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please email Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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About Company
The Axon Network connects people, devices, and apps to protect life in all regards. From our TASER smart weapons, to police body cameras, to our industry-leading cloud-based evidence management software, we are the world’s premier public safety company and are committed to delivering ... View more
