Sr. Product & Privacy Counsel

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

As Senior Product & Privacy Counsel, you will serve as the primary legal partner for our AI and software product, engineering, and data technology teams. You will be responsible for ensuring that our new product introductions and organizational data handling - including internal AI-driven systems and customer-facing platforms - are designed with our rigorous safety and compliance standards at their core. You will navigate complex global regulatory landscapes to provide actionable legal advice that balances risk with the need for rapid product innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead legal advisor for the entire AI and software product development lifecycle, from initial ideation and UX reviews to launch and post-deployment monitoring.

• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of a robust global privacy program, to ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging state and international privacy laws.

• Establish legal frameworks and policies for the development and use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, addressing issues of data scraping, algorithmic bias, transparency, and intellectual property.

• Partner with Archer’s data transformation office and cybersecurity teams to manage record retention policies and procedures, data mapping, data protection impact assessments, and data breach mitigation and remediation (internal and external).

• Proactively track and analyze new legislation and enforcement trends related to privacy, AI, and consumer protection to provide strategic guidance to leadership.

• Coordinate cross-functionally in a proactive manner to ensure legal support is fully integrated with the business and provided in an efficient and timely manner.

What You Need:

• 6–10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or in-house legal department (with at least 3 of those years with an in-house legal team).

• Proven track record of close collaboration with product, security, and data technology teams in advising on product introduction, data governance, and go-to-market strategies.

• Deep knowledge of consumer protection regulations and data privacy laws, with particular focus on GDPR and CCPA/CPRA. Experience handling complex data-sharing arrangements and international data transfer mechanisms.

• Experience advising on the development and use of Artificial Intelligence products and services and related compliance advice.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for business stakeholders.

• A proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Intellectual curiosity, practical business judgment, and strong problem-solving skills.

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with aviation and the aerospace industry, particularly with emerging technologies development, aircraft operations, and/or private piloting.

• Specific experience with defense contracting, federal procurement, FAR/DFARS, and defense-sector regulatory frameworks, including advising on the handling of classified information and technical data.

• Familiarity with using, implementing, and administering contract management systems (e.g., Ironclad) and e-billing tools.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $230,000 - $250,000, in addition to bonus and equity. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.