Vice President of Legal, BetterUp
AI, Product Privacy & InfoSec
$287-413k
Salary varies on location
2+ days a week in office
AI-driven employee coaching platform
Job no longer available
AI-driven employee coaching platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$287-413k
Salary varies on location
2+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock greater clarity, potential, purpose, and passion for every one of their members, with an innovative approach to coaching and leadership development.
Role
Who you are
- JD degree, admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state
- 10+ years of relevant experience in legal counseling on technology, privacy, AI, and product development at a leading technology or SaaS company
- Proven expertise advising on AI-driven products and technologies, privacy-by-design frameworks, and global data protection standards
- Experience working closely with engineering, design, and product teams from product ideation through launch and beyond
- Exceptional communication skills, able to translate complex legal and technical concepts clearly and compellingly for diverse audiences, including executive leadership and public-facing communications
- Demonstrated experience developing innovative and scalable legal processes, compliance programs, and team training strategies
- Ability to thrive and proactively navigate ambiguity, balancing thoughtful risk mitigation with practical business enablement
- HR Tech industry & AI experience is a plus but not required
What the job involves
- As the VP of Legal – Product, AI, and Privacy, you will be integral in shaping BetterUp’s responsible growth and innovation strategy, particularly in the rapidly evolving fields of AI, product, and data privacy
- You will collaborate closely across Product, Engineering, and Design teams to embed privacy, ethical AI principles, and regulatory compliance into our products and services, ensuring our commitment to transformative, ethical solutions
- Strategic Leadership & AI Guidance
- Act as the go-to counsel and strategic legal partner for teams focused on AI development and innovations (e.g., BetterUp’s AI-powered coaching tools, industry standards like ChatGPT)
- Provide strategic legal guidance on AI model development, deployment, transparency, user interactions, and ethical considerations
- Privacy & Data Protection
- Develop, implement, and oversee privacy-by-design strategies and compliance programs, reviewing engineering and design specifications to ensure legal compliance from ideation through product launch
- Provide strategic counsel on global privacy regulations, data governance, and responsible data use, addressing evolving legal frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)
- Product and Technology Partnership
- Work closely with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to deeply understand, assess, and mitigate potential legal, safety, and regulatory risks associated with new products and technologies from early development stages through launch
- Draft, review, and advise on public-facing descriptions of new products and technologies, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance
- Regulatory & Compliance Strategies
- Analyze emerging legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks related to AI and privacy, proactively developing compliance strategies alongside business stakeholders
- Partner closely with legal and business teams to craft scalable approaches to regulatory compliance, policy alignment, and risk management
- Operational Excellence & Training
- Help scale BetterUp’s legal infrastructure by creating innovative, efficient processes to support fast-moving Engineering, Product, and Design teams
- Conduct targeted trainings for engineers, product managers, and other team members on privacy, AI ethics, and relevant regulatory standards, reinforcing BetterUp’s commitment to responsible innovation
- Thought Leadership & Advocacy
- Actively represent BetterUp in policy discussions and external forums related to AI ethics, privacy, and technology regulations, positioning BetterUp as a thoughtful industry leader
- Team Leadership & Development
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing legal team specializing in product, AI, and privacy matters, cultivating an inclusive, innovative, and values-driven team culture
Our take
Companies are becoming increasingly informed regarding the importance of mental health in the workplace, especially in improving the interpersonal and leadership skills of their employees. Whilst many online platforms provide coaching services to help people excel in the workplace, existing options generally focus on career-based skills as opposed to overall mental wellness.
BetterUp connects employees with online career coaches, working directly with companies to improve mental health and enthusiasm in the workplace. The online service leverages AI analysis of questionnaire results to match employees with personalised video coaching sessions and career development services, providing support in areas often neglected by employers, such as sleep, parenting, and overall mental fitness.
BetterUp has seen substantial success and has the world's largest network of coaches (with over 3,000), offering coaching in 46 languages across 90 countries. It's also offering AI coaching to keep pace with digital demand for contextual, tailored insights. The multi-unicorn company has ample opportunity for further growth and expansion.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Oct 2021
$300m
SERIES E
Feb 2021
$125m
SERIES D
Total funding: $579m
Company benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401k
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid parental leave
- Personalized BetterUp Coach
- $360 each year for wellness programs
- Annual $1K learning and development stipend
- Equity package
- 5 volunteer days and 4 paid Inner Work™ days a year
Company HQ
Govalle, Austin, TX
Leadership
Alexi Robichaux
(Co-Founder & CEO)Studied Political Science at USC, and then worked in Business Insight at the Walt Disney Company. Was a Product Manager at Socialcast, and Director of Product Management at VMware.
Eduardo Medina
(Co-Founder & COO)Studied Business at USC and Berkeley's Haas School of Business. Worked as an Associate Consultant at Bain, and as an Associate at Altamont Capital Partners.
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