Senior Counsel, AI Governance, Privacy & Technology Compliance

Job ID
2026-19470
Date posted
28/09/2026
Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Category
Legal

Job Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Counsel to help our teams build and use technology responsibly. You’ll work within Ethics and Compliance and partner with product, engineering, data science, security and business teams. We want someone who can spot issues early, make sound decisions when the path is unclear and turn legal requirements into steps people can use.

Responsibilities
You’ll advise teams throughout the product lifecycle, from early design and procurement through launch, maintenance and retirement. You’ll assess risks involving AI systems, data use, privacy, cybersecurity and digital products, then help teams act on what you find.

You’ll help build our AI governance program, including reviews, risk assessments, policies, controls and records of compliance. You’ll guide our response to the EU AI Act, the EU Cyber Resilience Act, GDPR and other relevant laws. You’ll also advise on contracts and third-party technology, support audits and regulatory inquiries, and help teams respond to incidents.

We value clear advice that moves decisions forward. You’ll explain complex rules to technical and business colleagues, recommend practical safeguards and help track agreed actions to completion.

Required Skills And Experience

• A legal qualification in the UK, an EU/EEA jurisdiction or another jurisdiction relevant to the role, plus roughly 4–8 years of post-qualification experience or an equivalent background.
• Strong experience in at least one of AI governance, privacy, cybersecurity or technology compliance, with working knowledge of another.
• Familiarity with the EU AI Act, EU Cyber Resilience Act, GDPR and related regulatory frameworks. Experience advising product or engineering teams and translating requirements into workable processes is especially valuable.
• Strong judgment, drafting and negotiation skills, technical curiosity and the ability to work independently with colleagues across subject areas.

“Nice To Have” Skills And Experience
Experience with AI governance programs, technical standards, product conformity, machine learning or cloud services would be helpful. Relevant credentials such as AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP or CISM are welcome. If you bring equivalent experience instead, we’ll ask you to obtain an agreed certification within 12 months of joining.

Interested in helping teams solve emerging technology challenges? We’d love to hear from you!

Our 10x Mindset
About
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm:

Use of AI in Your Application
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Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations
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Hybrid Working
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range
£97,750 - £132,250 per year