Senior Counsel, Data Privacy & AI

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Counsel, Data Privacy & AI based in Germany. This is an opportunity to shape how data privacy, governance, and responsible artificial intelligence are embedded into a global employment technology platform. As Senior Counsel, you will provide strategic legal guidance across privacy, data protection, and AI governance, helping teams innovate while maintaining customer trust and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Security, IT, and business stakeholders to integrate privacy-by-design principles and responsible AI practices throughout the product lifecycle. The role combines sophisticated legal analysis, commercial negotiations, and practical risk management in a fast-growing, internationally distributed business. You will translate evolving global regulations into clear policies, scalable frameworks, and actionable guidance that enables teams to make confident decisions. Your expertise will support products and services spanning global employment, payroll, contractor management, and workforce mobility, where sensitive personal data requires careful handling. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional who thrives at the intersection of technology, emerging AI regulation, and international data protection.