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TwentyCi Ltd lists this Internal Legal Counsel opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Alcatraz
Alcatraz is redefining how people move through the world. Based in Silicon Valley, we’re transforming the $70B access control industry through privacy-first facial authentication and artificial intelligence. Our solutions seamlessly integrate with existing security systems to deliver a modern, frictionless, and secure experience, protecting organizations while empowering people to move freely.
As Alcatraz scales rapidly and navigates complex global privacy regulations while engaging in strategic customer and vendor relationships, a dedicated and experienced Internal General Counsel is essential to drive internally the legal processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Commercial Contracting & Sales Support
Negotiate and close customer contracts efficiently, balancing legal risk with commercial momentum.
Serve as the primary legal contact for the sales process, partnering with GTM teams to remove friction.
Review, redline, and negotiate vendor agreements to ensure operational clarity and favorable terms.
2. Privacy & Data Governance
Ensure ongoing compliance with global privacy regulations including GDPR and CCPA.
Maintain and update Data Processing Addendums (DPA) and internal privacy policies.
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure customer documentation stays aligned with global standards.
3. Process Management & Legal Strategy
Manage the internal legal process, including legal ticket queues and response timelines.
Legal AI tool implementation and management.
Establish scalable legal frameworks, playbooks, and template fallback positions.
Advise cross-functional stakeholders on risk exposure and contractual obligations to enable sound business decisions.
Maintain legal hygiene by managing corporate records and signing procedures.
Qualifications
Required
10+ years of progressive legal experience, preferably in high-growth or tech environments with a focus on privacy and trade negotiations. California privacy experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment and commercial law, as well as global privacy frameworks.
Experience supporting multiple functions including GTM, Engineering, and Operations.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide clear guidance on complex legal matters.
Preferred
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Experience in venture-backed or scaling organizations.
Why you should join Alcatraz:
At Alcatraz, we’re not just modernizing access, we’re humanizing security. As pioneers in AI-powered facial authentication, we’re shaping the next generation of trust and identity.
Trusted by global enterprises and backed by leading global investors, we’re scaling fast. You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on our next phase of growth and help define how the world sees us. Join a team that moves boldly, challenges convention, and believes innovation starts with integrity.
Alcatraz is an equal opportunity employer.
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