Senior Counsel, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI Governance

Responsibilities

• Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
• Privacy
• Help design and implement a comprehensive global data privacy program, including governance structures, policies, and procedures.
• Advise on compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, U.S. state privacy laws, global data transfer regimes).
• Advise on and partner with the Commercial and IT teams to build a best-in-class consumer privacy regime for Scout Motors' direct-to-consumer business
• Advise on data protection terms in agreements including license, vendor, SaaS, technology, master services, confidentiality and other agreements.
• Draft privacy policies, notices, related disclosures, disclaimers, FAQs and communications to support and enable internal business team compliance.
• Act as the primary legal owner of data privacy obligations arising from connected vehicle operations, including telematics, over-the-air updates, and backend data processing.
• Assist security and R&D teams in establishing mature privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default frameworks integrated into product development lifecycle.
• Support incident response for privacy-related matters, including regulatory engagement.
• Cybersecurity
• Help build and maintain the legal framework supporting a robust cybersecurity management program aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, NIST, UNECE WP.29 regulations).
• Advise engineering and product teams on vehicle cybersecurity requirements, including secure software development, vulnerability management, and over-the-air (OTA) updates.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and engineering teams on risk assessments, audits, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide legal support for cybersecurity incidents, including investigation, reporting, and remediation obligations.
• AI Governance
• Partner with Information Security to design and implement an AI governance program, including policies, vendor and use case reviews and risk assessments, enterprise-wide communications and training, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Advise on compliance with emerging AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, U.S. frameworks, global standards) and evolving industr

Benefits

Additional Information

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again. But Scout is more than just a brand, it's a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn't been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements - an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now! Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and business-oriented attorney to help lead the development and implementation of our global privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance programs. This role will serve as a key strategic partner to our Information Security, Commercial Operations and Engineering teams, helping to build scalable legal frameworks that support innovation in connected and data-driven vehicle technologies. This role will further act as the overall Legal team lead in the enterprise-wide effort to increase utilization of AI across the company in a strategic, safe and compliant manner. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data protection, product cybersecurity, and emerging AI regulation, with experience building programs from the ground up in a fast-paced environment.

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