Taxwell · 1 day ago
Privacy & AI Legal Counsel
Taxwell is a leading digital tax filing platform formed from the combination of Drake Software and TaxAct. They are seeking a Privacy & AI Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on data privacy and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and responsible implementation of emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
Advise on operational privacy matters and U.S. state consumer privacy laws, including CCPA/CPRA, GLBA, Internal Revenue Code Section 7216, and other applicable regulations
Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements, vendor agreements, and technology-related commercial contracts
Partner with GRC and compliance teams to support governance frameworks, risk and privacy assessments, and internal audit activities
Support AI governance efforts, including vendor diligence and review of generative AI and LLM tools to ensure responsible use and compliance
Collaborate closely with IT, cybersecurity, product, development, and marketing teams on privacy and AI implementation issues
Monitor and interpret evolving AI and privacy regulations and translate requirements into practical internal guidance, policies, and training
Advise on privacy and data protection considerations related to cookies, pixels, SDKs, and other online tracking technologies used for analytics, marketing, and advertising, including consent management solutions
Provide support on other legal matters as needed
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
4–8 years of legal experience, preferably in private practice and/or in-house within a software, SaaS, or technology-focused environment
Strong working knowledge of U.S. state privacy laws, including CCPA/CPRA
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements
Excellent communication skills with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach
Preferred
Privacy certifications (CIPP/US, CIPM)
Familiarity with AI governance frameworks such as the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and OECD principles
Experience supporting GRC or compliance teams within fintech, SaaS, or regulated technology companies
Experience advising on consumer marketing, advertising, and online tracking technologies, including consent and data use requirements
Company
Taxwell
Taxwell is a digital tax filing platform that offers tax preparation software solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase