Scale AI · 1 day ago
Senior Director and AGC, Product Legal (Privacy, IP, Employment)
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$349K/yr - $436K/yr
15+ years expScale AI is at the forefront of powering artificial intelligence, transforming how organizations build and deploy AI. They are seeking an exceptional attorney to lead and manage the Product Legal team, overseeing privacy, intellectual property, and employment law while advising senior executives on compliance and risk management in AI product development.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Product Legal team, developing talent and creating scalable legal support systems across privacy, IP, and employment law
Serve as trusted advisor to senior executives on product development, regulatory compliance, and strategic business initiatives
Lead product legal strategy embedding compliance by design and advancing creative, business-forward solutions
Advise throughout the product development lifecycle on privacy, IP, employment, regulatory compliance, and risk management
Partner with Product, Engineering, Research, Operations, and Security teams to future-proof strategic initiatives involving AI development, customer data, and global contributor networks
Develop creative solutions for how legal frameworks can support new products and customer experiences in AI
Lead the team of specialized counsel in privacy, IP, and labor and employment law who oversee Scale's global privacy program, manage the worldwide IP portfolio, and direct labor and employment law strategy
Embed compliance into product development by design, including GDPR, CCPA, AI regulations, worker classification, and global labor standards
Create career development opportunities and foster a collaborative culture
Create scalable processes, templates, and self-service resources to support rapid company growth
Develop training programs on privacy, IP, and employment law to enhance Scale's compliance culture
Establish metrics and reporting to demonstrate legal team impact and business value
Qualification
Required
15+ years of legal experience with deep expertise in at least two of the following areas: Privacy, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Product Counsel, or Regulatory Compliance, with experience advising throughout the product development lifecycle
Proven track record of building, managing, and developing successful legal teams with demonstrated ability to mentor and grow talent
JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred) in good standing
Ability to think strategically at a high level and from deep in the details to drive complex problem-solving and develop creative, business-forward solutions
Ability to calibrate risk, distinguish business from legal risk, and communicate clearly to executive, business, and technical audiences, building trusted executive relationships
Track record of successful implementation of cross-functional strategy and creation of scalable systems and processes to promote efficient organizational growth
Experience in US and international privacy, IP, and employment regulatory frameworks with ability to translate multi-jurisdictional requirements into practical legal guidance
Roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to tackle projects large and small with a low-ego, collaborative approach and outstanding client service focus
Deep interest in artificial intelligence, generative AI, and machine learning technology, with ability to engage effectively with technical teams on complex engineering and product issues
Ability to think quickly and manage evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment with excellent organizational and communication skills
Outstanding professional judgment, team player with a positive attitude, and passion for solving problems
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
A learning and development stipend
Generous PTO
A commuter stipend
Company
Scale AI
Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.9BKey Investors
MetaAccelTiger Global Management
2025-06-10Corporate Round· $14.3B
2025-06-04Series Unknown
2024-05-21Series F· $1B
Leadership Team
Jason Droege
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Cinelli
Chief Financial Officer
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