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Bazaarvoice is seeking a Product and Regulatory Counsel to serve as the lead legal partner for product, engineering, and technology teams. The role focuses on guiding the development and launch of innovative technology products while navigating complex, rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes. A significant emphasis will be on steering the company's artificial intelligence strategy, advising on AI development, integration, and procurement, ensuring compliance with emerging global frameworks, and mitigating risks associated with generative AI and machine learning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide forward-looking legal advice on technology matters including software development, cloud computing, AI/GenAI/LLMs, and machine learning initiatives
- Embed with product and engineering teams to review features and products from ideation to launch, ensuring privacy-by-design and AI-safety-by-design principles
- Lead development and implementation of company policies on acceptable AI use, AI governance, data privacy, open-source licensing, and intellectual property
- Monitor and interpret emerging technology laws globally, with focus on AI regulations (EU AI Act, state-level algorithmic bias laws), data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA), and cybersecurity mandates
- Identify legal and ethical risks related to technology projects, particularly those involving automated decision-making or AI-generated content, and develop mitigation strategies
- Draft, review, and negotiate high-stakes technology agreements including SaaS, PaaS, strategic partnerships, and complex vendor contracts
- Scrutinize agreements with AI model providers, focusing on data usage rights, IP indemnification, output ownership, and confidentiality
- Advise on protection and enforcement of company intellectual property including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights, addressing novel IP challenges related to AI-generated content and open-source software
- Partner with IT, Security, Privacy, and Compliance teams to ensure data workflows comply with privacy and security standards
- Act as trusted advisor to senior leadership across IT, Security, Product Development, Engineering, Sales, and Business Development
- Develop and deliver training to employees on responsible AI usage, technology contract fundamentals, IP protection, and data privacy best practices
About Bazaarvoice: Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Bazaarvoice creates smart shopping experiences through an expansive global network. The company connects thousands of brands and retailers with billions of consumers, enabling collection of user-generated content at scale and providing business insights from real-time consumer feedback.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar
- 10+ years of relevant legal experience (in-house tech experience strongly preferred) with deep focus on product counseling, regulatory compliance, and technology transactions
- Demonstrated experience advising on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data privacy; understanding of how LLMs work, data usage in training, and legal nuances of generative AI
- Strong working knowledge of global data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA) and emerging regulatory landscape for AI and digital services
- Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory risks into practical, actionable business advice for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proven ability to operate autonomously, lead cross-functional initiatives, and influence executive decision-making
- Prior experience building or scaling an AI Governance framework or AI review committee
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E) are a plus
- Background or undergraduate degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is a plus
