Senior Counsel, Privacy & AI

Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. Our hardware and software suite connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public-private safety network. Trusted by over 5,000 communities, 4,500 law enforcement agencies, and 1,000 businesses, Flock delivers real-time intelligence while prioritizing privacy and responsible innovation.

We’re a high-performance, low-ego team driven by urgency, collaboration, and bold thinking. Working at Flock means tackling big challenges, moving fast, and continuously improving. It’s intense but deeply rewarding for those who want to make an impact.

With nearly $700M in venture funding and a $7.5B valuation, we’re scaling intentionally and seeking top talent to help build the impossible. If you value teamwork, ownership, and solving tough problems, Flock could be the place for you.

The Opportunity

Flock is seeking an experienced, creative, and high-energy attorney to join the legal team as Senior Counsel, Privacy and AI. Reporting to the Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer, this role will be responsible for:

• Maintaining expertise on current and new data protection and AI laws and providing strategic counsel to stakeholders, translating complex legal requirements into clear and actionable guidance.

• Serving as a trusted and strategic advisor to cross functional teams (e.g., product, engineering, security, marketing) to embed privacy by design into the product development lifecycle, operational workflows, and other company-wide initiatives.

• The development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Flock’s privacy and AI compliance program including the creation and maintenance of data protection policies and standards, and data privacy risk assessments.

• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial terms related to privacy or AI, actively enabling and accelerating deals while appropriately managing risk.

• Collaborating with Flock’s Privacy Engineering team to manage data subject requests and cookie compliance consistent with legal requirements and industry best practices.

• Managing Flock’s privacy incident response program in collaboration with Information Security and senior leadership to review and triage potential privacy incidents, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and meet regulatory reporting requirements.

• Supporting interactions with external counsel, auditors, and regulators to anticipate, influence, and respond to evolving privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, or AI regulations and issues.

• Supporting the business with responses to external inquiries regarding Flock’s privacy program.

The Skillset

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school and an active bar license in good standing with one or more U.S. state bars.

• 4-6 years experience, preferably at a combination of law firm and in-house roles, advising on data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity matters.

• Deep knowledge of U.S. and global data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance laws and frameworks (e.g., CCPA/CPRA; PIPEDA; GDPR) and experience advising on complex privacy matters, including managing privacy and data protection risk frameworks and governance.

• Experience with AI governance and emerging AI regulations. The ideal candidate will also have hands-on experience developing and applying AI governance principles and controls.

• Proven track record of building trust and aligning incentives with cross functional stakeholders by translating regulatory requirements into practical business guidance, coordinating complex cross-functional projects, and using creative problem solving to find practical solutions that balance risk with ambitious growth objectives.

• Experience negotiating cybersecurity and data governance terms in contracts with vendors and customers.

• Strong legal judgment and excellent analytical skills, the ability to quickly and thoughtfully analyze issues of first impression, and a willingness to engage and solve complex legal issues.

• Ability to learn quickly and work independently in a constantly changing and sometimes ambiguous environment while still making sound decisions and taking a smart approach to risk management.

• Excellent organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a sense of humor.

Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.

90 Days at Flock

We establish 90 day plans and believe that good days lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired in this role at Flock Safety.

First 30 Days

• Meet with key cross-functional stakeholders to learn about their departments, key initiatives, and priorities that may require advice and review from a privacy or AI perspective.

• Develop an understanding of Flock’s products and product architecture, including data flows through the platform.

• Review the existing privacy policy, data protection agreements, and other internal policies related to privacy, data governance, or AI.

• Gain an understanding of all workflows and processes related to the management of DSARs and cookie compliance.

First 60 Days

• Assess Flock’s product and data processing activity under applicable data protection laws.

• Based on stakeholder interviews, product deep-dives, and a review of current privacy documentation, develop and kick off a plan to address any identified gaps or areas for improvement.

• Serve as key stakeholders for product and engineering initiatives to evaluate and provide counsel on privacy and AI principles

• Partner with Procurement/Security to update the vendor risk assessment process.

First 90 Days

• Outline the 6-12 month roadmap for privacy and AI related initiatives, including any required steps that may be necessary to enable anticipated business growth.

• Streamline and enhance privacy operations workflows (e.g., DSAR management).

• Enhance Flock’s Trust Center with materials explaining Flock’s privacy and AI programs.

Salary & Equity

In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary between $140,000 and $200,000 as well as Flock Safety Stock Options. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. Your recruiter will discuss this in-depth with you during our first chat.

Location

We’re building the impossible, together. To drive innovation through in-person collaboration, we’re prioritizing candidates in our key hubs: Atlanta, Boston, and New York City. While we value the energy of our hub communities, we embrace remote work and welcome applications from exceptional talent across the United States.

The Perks

🌴Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.

⚕️Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.

👪Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.

🍼Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.

🧠Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, a1nd digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.

💖Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support.

💸Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.

💚ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.

💻WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.

📚Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo and so much more.

🏠Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.

Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level.

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