Senior Managing Counsel, AI Governance
Unity · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $217,550 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Lead AI governance and policy development.
- Manage AI incident response and risk.
- Ensure AI accuracy, robustness, and security.
- Implement AI quality management and monitoring.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
About the role
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel for Privacy and AI Governance, you will design, implement, and oversee privacy-centric governance for AI development and deployment. This role acts as a framework owner, advisor, and process architect, ensuring compliance with international AI laws, privacy regulations, and ethical standards through close collaboration with Product, Security, Legal, and Engineering teams.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead AI Program Governance and Policy: Determine the applicability of international AI laws, lead policy development, act as the Framework Owner, and establish ethical standards and clear guidelines for AI development. Streamline substantial assessments (Privacy, Safety, AI) and propose AI-enabled tooling to reduce effort.
- Manage AI Incident Response: Review and modify incident response processes to incorporate AI-specific triggers and regulatory reporting lines, aligning them with existing roles and Security’s AI Acceptable Use Policy.
- Oversee AI Risk Management: Maintain the AI Risk Management Policy and define a standard risk taxonomy (rights-based versus technical risks).
- Ensure Accuracy, Robustness, and Cybersecurity: Advise on adapting security and compliance programs to meet AI-specific legal obligations and collaborate with technical teams to ensure models satisfy defined accuracy metrics and compliance standards.
- Implement Quality Management and Monitoring: Review and adjust standard Quality Management System (QMS) protocols for AI design, testing, validation, and post-market monitoring. Maintain standard processes and reporting templates for continuous model performance and compliance.
- Specialist Consultation: Coordinate specialized legal analysis (e.g., IP, Employment) with appropriate co-counsel.
What We're Looking For
- Experienced attorney in privacy, compliance, or governance roles, with 3+ years focused on AI or data-centric products.
- Strong knowledge of international AI regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act), global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and discrimination/bias standards.
- Experience designing policies, templates, QMS, and documentation for regulated technologies.
- Familiarity with incident response, risk management taxonomies, and model performance monitoring.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Legal counterparts, and Security teams; excellent communication skills.
You Might Also Have
- Preferred: Experience with accessibility standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and contractual provisions for technology products.
- IAPP Certifications
Additional Information
- Relocation support is not available for this position.
- Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits
At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance. Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status. While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program
Life at Unity
Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com. Unity is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form to let us know. This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Unity does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Unity will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Unity. Your privacy is important to us. Please take a moment to review our Prospect and Applicant Privacy Policies. Should you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact us at DPO@unity.com. #SEN Note: Certain locations require a good faith disclosure of the base salary range for the role. The actual salary for the successful candidate may differ based on location, experience, and other job-related factors. Gross pay salary $178,100—$267,100 USD
Key skills/competency
- AI Governance
- Legal Counsel
- Privacy Law
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Policy Development
- Incident Response
- Quality Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- AI Ethics
Skills & topics
- AI Governance
- Legal Counsel
- Privacy Law
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Policy Development
- Incident Response
- Quality Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- AI Ethics
- GDPR
- CCPA
- EU AI Act
- Attorney
- Lawyer
- Legal
- Compliance
- Governance
- Product
- Engineering
- Security
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years of experience in AI governance, privacy law, and regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Emphasize your policy design, incident response, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with AI risk management and QMS for regulated technologies.
- Showcase collaboration: Demonstrate your ability to work effectively with Product, Engineering, and Security teams.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key AI regulatory frameworks for the Senior Managing Counsel, AI Governance role at Unity?
- For the Senior Managing Counsel, AI Governance position at Unity, a strong understanding of international AI regulatory frameworks is crucial. This includes in-depth knowledge of the EU AI Act. Familiarity with global privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA, as well as standards related to discrimination and bias in AI, is also highly valued.
- What specific experience is required for the AI Governance Counsel role at Unity?
- Unity is seeking an experienced attorney with at least 3 years focused on AI or data-centric products, specifically within privacy, compliance, or governance roles. Experience in designing policies, QMS, and documentation for regulated technologies, along with familiarity in incident response, risk management, and model performance monitoring, is essential.
- Does Unity offer relocation or visa sponsorship for the Senior Managing Counsel, AI Governance position?
- Unfortunately, Unity does not offer relocation support or work visa/immigration sponsorship for this Senior Managing Counsel, AI Governance position. Candidates will need to have their own arrangements for relocation and work authorization.
- What kind of collaboration is expected in the Senior Managing Counsel, AI Governance role at Unity?
- The Senior Managing Counsel, AI Governance at Unity is expected to collaborate closely and cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Security, and other Legal teams. Strong communication skills are vital for ensuring seamless integration of AI governance across these departments.
- What are the preferred qualifications for the AI Governance Counsel role at Unity?
- While not strictly required, Unity prefers candidates for the Senior Managing Counsel, AI Governance role who have experience with accessibility standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and contractual provisions for technology products. IAPP Certifications are also a plus.
- How does Unity support employee well-being and work-life balance for its legal team?
- Unity offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and work-life balance. This includes health insurance, generous time off, mental health support, and various other programs like training and development, aiming to ensure eligible team members globally thrive.