Counsel, AI/ML Governance & Enablement

About The Role

Uber's Product Counsel Team is seeking a Counsel to support AI governance, product enablement, and risk management initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Director, Mobility & Marketplace Product Counsel Team, this role will provide legal guidance on AI-related product development, enablement, and governance matters, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure responsible AI practices across Uber's global operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled attorney with AI, technology, or compliance experience to help shape Uber's approach to AI governance, engage with key stakeholders, and develop scalable legal frameworks for AI risk management.

This role can be based in San Francisco, CA, or Washington, D.C.

What You'll Do

• Provide legal counsel on AI governance and compliance issues, including risk assessments, internal governance frameworks and the application of regulatory and other legal considerations to the use of AI/ML in our products and features.
• Assist in the development and implementation of AI-related policies, guidelines, and governance processes to ensure compliance with emerging AI regulations.
• Support cross-functional AI governance initiatives, ensuring alignment between Legal, Compliance, Tech, and Business teams.
• Collaborate with global regulatory and other legal and policy teams to monitor and analyze emerging AI laws, regulations, and industry best practices to assess their impact on Uber's business.
• Assist in developing regulatory compliance strategies and advising on legal risks related to AI-driven products and automated decision-making.
• Work with internal stakeholders to prepare reports, risk assessments, and other documentation to support compliance with AI regulations.
• Support collaboration between Legal, Compliance, Engineering, Public Policy, and Communications teams to ensure AI policies and practices are consistent and well-communicated.
• Help coordinate efforts to develop clear, accessible narratives around Uber's AI models to promote transparency and address regulatory and public concerns.
• Work with internal teams to track and manage AI-related governance projects, including documentation of high-risk model assessments and compliance reviews.
• Support efforts to develop and refine AI model validation, testing, and governance procedures in collaboration with Compliance and Tech teams.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• J.D. degree and license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with a focus on technology law, compliance, AI governance, or regulatory affairs.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI/ML regulations and governance frameworks, such as GDPR, the EU AI Act, and other emerging standards.
• Experience providing legal counsel on AI, data privacy, or algorithmic decision-making in an in-house, government, or law firm setting.
• Strong ability to analyze complex legal and regulatory issues and communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders.
• Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, compliance, and policy teams.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$208,000 per year - USD$231,000 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$208,000 per year - USD$231,000 per year. For Washington, DC-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$208,000 per year - USD$231,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

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