Privacy & Governance Risk Compliance Lead, xAI
EMEA
€160-220k
+ Equity
3+ days a week in office
Building artificial intelligence
Open for applications
Building artificial intelligence
1001+ employees
Open for applications
€160-220k
+ Equity
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build AI systems that can help humanity understand the world better.
Role
Who you are
- This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity
- Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence
- Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills
- They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates
- 10+ years of legal experience–ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies in governance, risk management, or compliance
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Information Security, or a related field (Master’s degree or relevant certifications like CISA, CRISC, or CGEIT preferred)
- Proven expertise in regulatory frameworks, data privacy, and cybersecurity, preferably in a technology or AI-driven environment
- Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, or similar compliance frameworks
- Background in managing third-party risk or vendor compliance programs
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams
- Be hungry to learn about the products and use cases the customers need
- Have the ability to quickly learn new technologies
- Have a strong sense of ownership, be inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and consistently demonstrate sound judgment in navigating complex and ambiguous situations
- Have a love for problem solving
- Have great drive to get things done
- Have a lot of gas in the tank!
- Must be committed to being in-office in Dublin, Ireland at least 3+ days/week
- Must have both a sense of adventure and a sense of humor
What the job involves
- We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to drive past obstacles in the path of product successes
- Design privacy, governance, and compliance operations that make it as friction-free as possible to sell xAI’s incredible products
- Understand and mitigate privacy and governance risks
- Handle privacy, governance, risk and compliance operations
- Respond to customer privacy, security, and compliance questions
- Develop and maintain a robust governance framework to support xAI’s strategic objectives and ensure alignment with industry best practices
- Establish policies, procedures, and controls to guide compliant AI development, data usage, and corporate decision-making
- Partner with leadership to integrate governance principles into product development and operational processes
- Identify, assess, and prioritize risks related to AI operations, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property
- Design and implement risk mitigation strategies, including monitoring systems and contingency plans
- Conduct regular risk assessments and scenario analyses to proactively address emerging threats in the AI landscape
- Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., data privacy laws like GDPR/CCPA, EU AI Act, and industry-specific requirements)
- Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on their impact on xAI’s operations and product roadmap
- Oversee audits, certifications, and third-party assessments to maintain compliance and operational credibility
- Develop and deliver GRC training programs for employees to promote a culture of accountability and awareness
- Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to teams on risk and compliance matters
- Create and present regular reports on GRC performance, risks, and compliance status to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Leverage data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of GRC initiatives and drive continuous improvement
- Be a swiss army knife: pitch in with precision for anything needed in the privacy, legal, and compliance areas, even if it is unfamiliar
- This is an in-person role based in Dublin, Ireland that requires up to 25% travel
Our take
xAI is Elon Musk's venture into the world of artificial intelligence, and like all things Musk, it's going big. Its setting out to build AI that helps humanity understand the universe and its starting with Grok, its conversational AI chatbot already integrated into X (formerly Twitter). With access to real-time data and a powerful ecosystem of Musk-led companies, xAI is certainly pushing towards artificial general intelligence at serious scale.
Like all bold ventures, xAI has faced its share of controversy, from questions about regulation to the overlap across Musk's businesses. But fans are still seeing the bigger picture: an interconnected tech ecosystem where AI, social media, and space exploration feed into one another.
Recently, the company made headlines with its massive "Colossus" supercomputer project, powered by tens of thousands of Nvidia GPUs. While the data center's temporary power setup has faced environmental scrutiny, the scale of ambition is certainly undeniable. From launching tap-to-pay features on X to building one of the most powerful AI training systems on Earth, xAI is moving fast.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jul 2025
$5bn
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Dec 2024
$6bn
SERIES C
Total funding: $17.1bn
Company benefits
- Health and wellness: Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
- Life and family: Life and AD&D insurance and fertility benefits to ensure our team’s well-being and peace of mind
- Flexible vacation: We work hard but avoid burn out. Take time off when you need it
- Visa sponsorship: We support international talent with visa sponsorship to join our team
- 401(k) plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future
Company HQ
Downtown, Burlingame, CA
Leadership
Elon Musk
(Founder)Founder, Chairman, CEO, and CTO of SpaceX. CEO and Product Architect of Tesla. Chairman and CTO of X Corp, founder of the Boring Company, co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI, and president of the Musk Foundation.
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