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Assistant General Counsel, Information Governance

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 5,001-10,000Since 2011H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

47 days ago

Salary

$210K - $300K / year

Seniority

Lead

Professional Certificate10 yrs expEnglishCloudCyber Security

Job Description

• Serve as CrowdStrike’s legal leader for information governance • Provide practical, risk-based legal advice grounded in a strong understanding of technology, facts, and business context • Work directly with Product Legal to assist in providing legal advice to product, engineering, and data science teams on AI governance, including data usage, model development, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management • Advise on legal and regulatory considerations applicable to AI systems, including emerging global AI governance frameworks, accountability mechanisms, and risk management expectations • Partner closely with Product Legal, Privacy, and Security teams to ensure consistent, coordinated guidance across AI, data, privacy, and security domains • Help teams operationalize legal requirements in a way that supports innovation, scale, and customer trust • Advise internal stakeholders on information governance and data governance frameworks, including data classification, retention, access controls, and responsible use of information assets • Support IT, GRC, Engineering, and Data teams with practical legal guidance on system design, data flows, and governance controls in a global SaaS environment • Identify and assess governance risks associated with enterprise systems and emerging technologies, and help design defensible mitigation strategies • Provide guidance on any law enforcement requests and work with Legal to facilitate appropriate responses • Draft, review, and maintain information governance, data governance, and AI governance policies, standards, and procedures • Ensure governance documentation is clear, operationally usable, and aligned with legal, regulatory, and certification requirements applicable to a large, global technology company • Support internal adoption of governance frameworks through collaboration, education, and clear guidance • Advise on governance-related aspects of certifications and assurance frameworks relevant to security, privacy, data, data sovereignty, and AI • Partner with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Security, and Privacy teams to ensure governance controls are appropriately designed, documented, and auditable • Support internal and external assessments by helping teams accurately articulate governance practices and maturity • Work closely with Legal colleagues across product, commercial, regulatory, and compliance functions to provide aligned and consistent legal guidance • Navigate issues through appropriate internal governance channels, balancing collaboration, accountability, and efficiency • Build trusted relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders through credibility, responsiveness, and sound judgment

Job Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 10-12+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant in-house and/or law firm experience supporting technology, SaaS, cloud, or cybersecurity organizations
  • Demonstrated experience advising on information governance, data governance, AI governance, or closely related areas in a complex enterprise environment
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity laws and regulations, information governance rules and standards, and emerging AI regulatory frameworks
  • Deep technical aptitude, with the ability to understand complex systems, data flows, and technical architectures
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, data science, IT, and GRC teams
  • Experience drafting and operationalizing policies, standards, and procedures at enterprise scale
  • Strong ownership mindset, sound judgment, and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
  • Proven leadership in managing people and projects
  • Ability to develop a thorough understanding of facts before providing advice, and to deliver practical, business-oriented legal guidance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and technical concepts for various audiences.

Benefits

  • Market leader in compensation and equity awards
  • Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
  • Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
  • Paid parental and adoption leaves
  • Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
  • Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
  • Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
  • Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

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