Sr. Data Privacy & Risk Counsel

Engine

6d • $182,800 - $253,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Engine is transforming business travel by creating a personalized, rewarding, and simple experience. They are building a platform that integrates corporate travel, a charge card, and modern spend management. Engine is experiencing rapid growth, is cash flow positive, and is backed by prominent investors. They have been recognized as a fast-growing travel and fintech platform.

As part of the Engine team, the Sr. Data Privacy & Risk Counsel will play a vital role in an environment where innovation meets collaboration. This role involves crafting and executing strategies for enterprise data privacy, AI governance, and risk management to ensure compliance with the regulatory landscape. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Security, Product, and Finance to unlock new opportunities and deliver legally compliant experiences. A key responsibility is leading the design and implementation of automated workflows (e.g., CCPA/CPRA handling) and structured frameworks (e.g., AI governance, vendor risk programs) to improve efficiency, scalability, and corporate compliance. The role also involves providing strategic legal advisory and insights to clients and internal partners, ensuring all risk evaluations and incident response interactions exceed expectations.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of hands-on experience in privacy law, either in-house or at a firm with an established privacy practice.
• A J.D. with an active bar admission in good standing.
• Deep working knowledge of CCPA/CPRA, US state privacy law frameworks, and FTC Section 5 standards.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments.
• Ready to roll up your sleeves, collaborate across the enterprise, protect material findings through structural privilege, and deliver results that matter.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in OneTrust or similar privacy management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute innovative strategies to build and operate Engine’s enterprise data privacy, AI governance, and risk management function.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Security, Product, and Finance to unlock new opportunities and deliver seamless, legally compliant experiences for our customers.
• Lead the design and implementation of automated workflows (such as CCPA/CPRA handling) and structured frameworks (including AI governance and tiered vendor risk programs) to enhance efficiency, scalability, and corporate compliance.
• Provide exceptional support and insights to our clients and internal partners, ensuring every risk evaluation and incident response interaction with Engine exceeds expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay tied to role and experience
• Opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity
• Full list of benefits available at engine.com/culture
• Hybrid-hub model with options for in-office or fully remote work
• Support to ensure you have what you need to succeed, whether in-office or remote

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree