Who is Flock?

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.

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