Responsible AI & Data Governance Lead

Responsible AI & Data Governance Lead We are seeking a Responsible AI & Data Governance Lead to support in developing and implementing Law Zero’s data governance and responsible AI practices. The role is embedded within the Legal & Governance team but works closely with the research, data, product and evaluations team. Key Responsibilities: Data Governance: Design and implement, in collaboration with the Data and Legal teams, LawZero’s data governance practices and policies, including on sourcing and acquisition; integrity, inventory, provenance and lineage; licensing and IP; and synthetic data governance.PII & Privacy Protection: In collaboration with the Data and Legal teams, develop and implement procedures for identifying, redacting, and securely handling Personally Identifiable Information in research datasets and product inputs. Responsible AI:  Monitor emerging AI governance frameworks; develop and implement the adequate controls and processes. Embed ethics and responsible AI considerations in the product development lifecycle and applied use case projects. Research and Development Integrity: Ensure research methodologies are documented to a standard that supports verification, replication, and audit; maintain SOPs for publication, open source releases, and dataset sharing. Dual-Use & Bias Risk Management: In collaboration with the Evaluations team, conduct dual-use evaluations for research outputs with potential for harmful application; ; coordinate comprehensive technical testing and safety evaluations, including bias and fairness review, and maintain documentation of testing methodologies and results for all research tools and products before external deployment. Internal AI Tool Governance: Establish and manage policies and controls for the responsible deployment of third-party and internal AI tools for use by LawZero employees, in coordination with the legal and IT teams. AI Policy: Support the VP Legal & Governance and broader team in AI governance and policy initiatives.    Skills and qualifications:   5 to 7 years of experience in responsible AI, data governance, and/or technology legal/compliance roles. Technical literacy sufficient to understand AI/ML research methodologies, data & training pipelines, and AI product development and deployment. Demonstrated experience with data governance, data provenance systems, or AI governance in a technical context. Familiarity with AI governance frameworks including the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and Canada’s voluntary AI standards. Strong process orientation, documentation discipline, and ability to build systems from scratch in an early-stage organization. What we offer The chance to contribute meaningfully to a globally critical initiative Comprehensive health benefits (including mental health and wellness management account) 20 days of vacation per year upon start Employer contribution of 4% to your retirement savings, with no re...