Senior Counsel – Privacy, Product and AI

About OPSWAT

OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, delivers an end-to-end platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks, secure their devices, and ensure compliance. Over the last 20 years our commitment to innovative technology has earned the trust of more than 1,700 organizations, governments, and institutions globally, solidifying our role in protecting the world’s critical infrastructure and securing our way of life.

About the Role

At OPSWAT, we’re on a mission to protect the world’s most critical infrastructure—from nuclear facilities and global banks to the largest manufacturers and government networks. We're growing fast—double digits year after year—with a global go-to-market team across more than 20 countries. As we scale, we need legal leadership that can move with the business while protecting what matters most: our customers, our reputation, and our mission.

We’re looking for a Senior Counsel who can step into a strategic role and help us build for the future. You’ll report to our General Counsel and work closely with our product, IT, security and sales teams. This role isn’t just about privacy or AI - it’s about earning trust with some of the most security-conscious organizations in the world and helping us scale responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the company’s global privacy and compliance framework, including policies, templates, processes, and ongoing updates.
• Work closely with our product, engineering, and security teams to provide guidance on issues related to privacy and AI throughout the entire product development lifecycle process.
• Draft and maintain user-facing legal documents, including Privacy Policies, DPAs, etc.
• Lead the legal response to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and customer-impacting product issues.
• Draft and negotiate agreements affecting the company’s products.
• Aid in our global compliance program and monitor emerging AI/privacy legislation (e.g., GDPR, CPRA, EU AI Act).
• Develop internal playbooks and training to raise awareness of privacy and AI considerations.
• Provide practical guidance to both product and corporate executive teams with respect to evolving AI, security, privacy, and other data laws.

What We Need from You

• 10+ years of experience (law firm and/or in-house), within a global, high-growth enterprise, ideally in B2B SaaS or cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to AI and product development as well as applicable privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CPRA, EU AI Act, etc.).
• Experience in reviewing and implementing global privacy compliance programs.
• CIPP/CIPM certifications an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, business acumen, and a pragmatic mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads to meet deadlines in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Professional presence and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Interest in growing into a broader leadership role within a scaling legal function.