Founded in 2003, Unity Technologies, or Unity 3D, is a software company offering a real-time, three-dimensional (RT3D) development platform adept at creating in
Director/Principal Counsel, AI Governance
Location
District Of Columbia
Posted
136 days ago
Salary
$205K - $255K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director/Principal Counsel, AI Governance
Unity Technologies
• 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. • 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). • Establish Data Governance Standards: Define standards for dataset governance, including design, origin review, labeling, bias assessment, and data quality. • Maintain Documentation and Record keeping: Own templates for AI technical and transparency documentation and update retention schedules to include AI-related records. • 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. • Drive Accessibility: Provide an overview of AI-related accessibility requirements and partner with UX/UI and Product to ensure outputs and interfaces meet legal standards. • Implement Quality Management and Monitoring: Review and adjust standard Quality Management System (QMS) protocols for AI design, testing, validation, and post-market monitoring. • Manage User Transparency and Disclosures: Develop standard guidance on language and timing for disclosures (e.g., “AI Generated”) and coordinate implementation in the UI with Product. • Uphold AI Ethics: Uphold organizational principles for ethical AI, maintain the AI/Model Ethics Assessment template, and contribute to operating an AI Ethics Board. • Advise on Contractual Provisions: Provide guidance on contractual safeguards and draft standard clauses and pass-through terms for High-Risk components, supporting vendor/customer negotiations. • Handle Registration and Training: Manage required regulatory filings and registrations. Develop and deliver role-based training on AI policies/compliance. • Specialist Consultation: Coordinate specialized legal analysis (e.g., IP, Employment) with appropriate co-counsel.
Job Requirements
- At least seven (7) years experience in privacy, compliance, or governance roles, with three (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.
Benefits
- 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
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