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Counsel, Privacy & AI

United States - Remote

Who we are:

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.

Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.

Visit gomotive.com to learn more.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Privacy and AI Counsel to join our fun, mission-driven, growth-focused team, who will play a critical role in advising our product, engineering, and business team on privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technology regulations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks while enabling responsible renovation. This role will report to our AGC,  Head of Product.

What You'll Do:

  • Possess a comprehensive understanding and develop subject matter expertise in areas of data protection and AI laws (including U.S. state/federal privacy laws and international privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, BIPA, CUBI, EU AI Act, and other existing and emerging global privacy laws).
  • Independently counsel internal product, engineering, and business teams on the practical implications of privacy and AI laws, providing actionable guidance throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain AI governance policies, procedures, and compliance programs aligned with applicable regulations and industry standards, including ISO/IEC 42001.
  • Lead privacy and AI risk assessments, including Privacy Impact Assessment (PIAs), Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIAs), and AI risk assessment, to identify and mitigate legal, ethical, and regulatory risks.
  • Monitor and interpret emerging privacy and AI regulations, assess their potential impact on Motive’s products and operations, and develop practical compliance strategies.
  • Develop and deliver role-specific privacy and responsible AI training, guidance, and playbooks to promote awareness and compliance across Motive.
  • Support ongoing privacy compliance programs, regulatory inquiries, and incident response processes, including matters involving AI systems and personal data

What We're Looking For:

  • J.D. degree and membership in at least one US state bar
  • 5+ years of legal experience directly in privacy and AI regulations, including at a major law firm and/or in-house experience (preferably at a tech company) 
  • Deep knowledge and practical understanding of U.S. and international privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging U.S. state privacy and AI regulations.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the EU AI Act, including AI system classification, risk-based obligations, transparency requirements, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience developing or implementing AI governance frameworks, including familiarity with ISO/IEC 42001 and responsible AI principles.
  • Hand-on experience conducting privacy and AI risk assessments, including DPIAs, PIAs, and assessments of AI systems for regulatory compliance and potential risks
  • Relevant privacy or AI governance certifications from the IAPP, such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or AIGP, are preferred.
  • Fundamental understanding of SaaS technologies, cloud tech stacks and privacy program implementation with companies such as Motive 
  • Effective analytical, research, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical advice for non-legal stakeholders.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

**The posted salary range reflects the national range. Candidates located in San Francisco, New York, or Seattle may be eligible for a salary adjustment based on geographic location and experience.

 

Pay Transparency
Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits.

The compensation range for this position will depend on where you reside. For this role, the compensation range is:

United States

$123,000 - $169,000 USD

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. 

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The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. It is Motive's policy to require that employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology. 

Regarding US-based roles, depending on your role and primary work location, Motive Technologies, Inc. (“Employer”) discloses candidates may be required to execute a non-compete covenant with the Employer. This requirement does not apply to lawyers, interns, or employees working in CA, MN, MT, ND, OK, or where otherwise prohibited by law.

Non-compete covenant terms in all other jurisdictions will be subject to the applicable statutory requirements, including but not limited to, procedures, industry related prohibitions, or salary and compensation thresholds.

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