118 Compliance Lead jobs in Ireland

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Compliance, or a related field
• 5+ years' experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles, ideally in technology, IoT, or telecom sectors
• Strong knowledge of global data privacy and telecom regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Experience building or scaling compliance programs in fast-paced, international environments
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and manage senior stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and project management skills
• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information
• (Bonus) Relevant certifications such as CCEP, CIPP/E, or equivalent

• We're seeking a proactive and collaborative Corporate Compliance Lead to elevate our global compliance program
• In this role, you'll partner with Security, Legal, People, and Finance teams to ensure Cubic³ meets regulatory standards, manages operational risk, and embeds a culture of compliance across all functions and geographies
• This role owns the implementation of company-wide compliance frameworks, training programs, and regulatory risk oversight, while leveraging in-house expertise for cybersecurity and legal requirements
• Develop and maintain company-wide compliance policies and procedures that complement our Security and Legal frameworks
• Coordinate and oversee company-wide internal control activities across departments to ensure effective design and implementation
• Lead daily compliance operations including risk assessments, regulatory reporting, and incident coordination
• Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and external regulators, offering guidance on compliance matters
• Monitor regulatory developments across markets and coordinate responses with the Legal team
• Align compliance efforts with cybersecurity practices in partnership with the Security team
• Manage internal compliance audits and support regulatory inspections and external audits
• Drive company-wide compliance training and awareness initiatives
• Collaborate with third-party risk functions to assess vendor compliance and support due diligence efforts
• Ensure consistent compliance practices across all Cubic³ subsidiaries and regions
• Report regularly to senior leadership on compliance risk, status, and mitigation plans
• Support investigations of potential non-compliance in partnership with Legal, People, and other functions

• 25 days annual leave + 2 company days
• Health Insurance
• Pension Contribution
• ESOP
• Tax saver scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Sports and social activities
• Great annual office outings (Summer BBQ, Christmas party, charity runs)
• Bits & Bobs days (Half day every quarter to get your Bits & Bobs done)
• Learning and Development Opportunities

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About the Role

As the Quality Compliance Lead for External Biologics, you will be responsible for maintaining and implementing procedures and practices aligned with global Health Authority expectations for Takeda's External Biologic Operations. You will lead and coordinate inspection-related activities at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and Contract Testing Laboratories (CTLs), ensuring continuous inspection readiness and compliance. Acting as the key link between Global Quality Compliance and External Biologics, you will play a critical role in safeguarding product quality and patient safety across External Biologics supply at Takeda.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead External Biologics Regulatory Inspections at Takeda Ireland (HPRA & Russian MIT).
• Lead Takeda CMOs and CTLs in inspection readiness, inspection support, and inspection remediation actions as required.
• Lead and maintain up-to-date Takeda Baggot Street Site Master File (SMF).
• Lead the External Biologics Internal Audits and Self-Inspection program.
• Lead Compliance Risk Assessments for External Biologics.
• Lead and maintain the Product Quality Review process for External Biologic Products.
• Maintain knowledge of current applicable global regulatory requirements.
• Apply knowledge of cGMPs on a daily basis to ensure operational compliance.
• Manage day-to-day operations independently, providing strategic oversight and problem resolution.
• Present viable alternatives within problem resolution and assist in ensuring effective risk mitigation.
• Routinely partner with senior management on critical compliance issues.
• Participate in and lead Continuous Improvement projects to enhance compliance and quality systems.
• Support MAH activities for Takeda Pharmaceutical International - Ireland |Branch.

What You Bring to Takeda

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in Quality Systems and Compliance within biologics or sterile manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing quality or technical teams in a global biopharmaceutical setting.
• Strong understanding of cGMP/GLP regulations, ICH guidelines, FDA CMC expectations, and related international standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of biologics and aseptic manufacturing processes, systems, and technologies.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and leading site or external partner inspections.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, and decision-making skills in complex, regulated environments.
• Commitment to Takeda's values—Patient, Trust, Reputation, and Business—driving quality excellence across all activities.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

IRL - Dublin - Baggot Street

Employee

Regular

Full time

Navan - Meath - Ireland

This role is based on our client site in Dunboyne, Co Meath

Responsible for executing the clients operational Quality & Compliance programs within the CBRE site team

• Lead / support initiatives and best practice activities in all areas of QHSE management and promote / maintain the behaviors and values
• Ensure the execution of key Site QHSE programs including Contractor Management, Permit To Work, and HRW work program within the CBRE Site Team
• Conduct periodic conformity evaluations of compliance
• Support Site Manager CBRE in regular and in-house communication regarding Quality, Safety & Health
• Provide input into relevant Site Service Level Agreements
• Manage client relationships at operational level
• Ensure site teams deliver consistently and compliantly in accordance with applicable Client/ CBRE process / standards
• Be the CBRE Site Team Liaison for implementation of Client Key Program Initiatives within the CBRE Site Team including the Quality System Improvement Program
• Responsible in cooperation with line managers for the procurement and application of safety-compliant work equipment
• Scheduling of and participation in Quality and EHS Gemba Walks
• Management of internal / external audit and statutory inspections
• Monthly capturing of Quality and EHS relevant metrics
• Accountable for co-ordinating / reviewing activities including the management of all areas of risk assessment, safe systems of work, incident reporting, fire management and individuals
• Ensure an operational risk portfolio is available and periodic reviews of such risks are scheduled
• Ensure appropriate day-to-day support and guidance to the team, supply partners and the client on the provision of guidance and practical expertise on Quality / EHS Operational Health and Safety standards
• Support the delivery of Client / CBRE training strategy
• Ensure CBRE processes and procedures are aligned with site requirements
• Support effective business communication through advice, review and direct contribution to Account / Site management and team meetings

Purpose Of Role

• They must be capable and willing to undertake additional soft service duties as the need/demand requires both at site level and in supporting regional CBRE organisation.
• The role requires an individual with a customer focused proactive attitude and technical strengths, combined with an ability to communicate effectively under constant pressure with a multitude of stakeholders
• Carry out any duties as required by the Customer Business Manager
• Ensure that the Security, Cleaning, Pest Control, Waste management, Laundry, service companies maintain legislative and regulatory accreditation and licensing for site

Activities Within Role

• Maintain regular contact with the Customer Business Manager; consult on key decisions and advice on incidents, escalation and complaints
• Responsible, with the MCL, for the management of contractors working under CBRE scope in areas including specific GMP equipment/areas and non GMP equipment/areas
• Ensure that all Risk Assessment, Safe Plan of Actions, and Method Statements are in place and are adhered to at the place of work
• Ensure quality systems are in place and report on quality directives and ensure active participation in internal and external audits
• Responsible for own and teams compliance to the site health and safety policies and procedures which may be a combination of client and CBRE
• Undertake training with CBRE team and contractors relating to EHS, GMP training and client policies and procedures
• The post holder will follow safe systems of work, taking reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of others. Eliminating or reducing risks where practicable by complying with site safety rules and instructions and reporting hazards to management for prompt action.
• Recommend improved ways of working to achieve goal of continuous improvement and best practices.

Key Experience & Skills

• Strong experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Experience in implementing / monitoring policy and process
• Practical application of auditing
• Monitoring and Analysis of management system performance
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work autonomously
• Previous experience in a customer facing role
• Practical hands on facilities experience
• Excellent IT skills - Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• GAP Analysis
• Report writing
• Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis
• Health and Safety regulations, Quality systems including GMP

Qualifications

• University diploma / experience in a facilities related role
• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent

Service line:
GWS Segment

About Reap

Reap is a global financial technology company headquartered in Hong Kong with employees across multiple countries. We enable financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide by combining traditional finance with stablecoins for efficient money movement.

Through our stablecoin-powered corporate cards, payments, and expense management tools, we streamline financial operations and help businesses scale. Our APIs enable businesses to integrate stablecoin-enabled finance into their own products and services—from issuing Visa cards to facilitating cross-border payments.

Backed by leading investors including Index Ventures and HashKey Capital, Reap is building the future of borderless, stablecoin-enabled finance.

Role Overview

As the Global Financial Crime Compliance Lead, you will own and evolve Reap's AML/CFT and Sanctions program across multiple jurisdictions.

You'll lead prevention, detection, reporting, and assurance activities, partner with Product, Engineering, Growth, and Operations, and embed a risk-based approach and automation across onboarding, screening, and transaction monitoring to effectively combat financial crime. Title: Financial Crime Compliance Lead (Global).

Help build a world-class compliance program that enables innovation with confidence. Reap issues Visa-enabled corporate cards, powers cross-border payouts, and provides compliance APIs that help partners launch and scale responsibly.

• Team: Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC) — Financial Crime Compliance
• Reporting to: Head of Legal, Risk and Compliance
• Location: Flexible within APAC or EU. Hubs in Hong Kong and Singapore. Remote-friendly.
• Scope: Global fincrime leadership across Reap entities and partner programs

What You'll Do

• Architect and continuously improve a global AML/CFT and Sanctions framework for stablecoin-enabled payments and card issuing, covering KYB/KYC, screening, transaction monitoring, investigations, reporting, QA, training, and MI.
• Own the FCC tooling architecture. Evaluate, select, and integrate best-in-class internal and external solutions for sanctions and adverse media screening, on-chain analytics, TM, and case management. Define data pipelines, schemas, alerting, and model governance.
• Lead day-to-day FCC operations and oversight: enterprise risk assessments, rule libraries and tuning, performance reviews, assurance testing, KPIs and dashboards, and reporting to senior leadership and the Board.
• Drive productized compliance. Partner with Engineering to embed controls into product flows, APIs, and back-office systems. Champion automation and data-driven decisioning across onboarding, screening, monitoring, and case management.
• Lead complex investigations and SAR/STR reporting, ensuring high-quality documentation and timely regulatory engagement.
• Oversee effectiveness reviews, independent audit support, and remediation programs. Track issues to closure and communicate progress.
• Partner with Growth and Enterprise customers on program due diligence and reliance models for CaaS/PaaS and direct programs.
• Build and mentor a high-performing global FCC team and foster a culture of compliance by design.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years in Financial Crime Compliance within fintech, payments issuing, or e‑money, with leadership of multi-country programs. Direct, recent experience in stablecoin-based payments and/or card issuing is required.
• Builder mindset with a track record of architecting FCC environments from the ground up. You design strategy and roll up sleeves to implement processes, data models, playbooks, dashboards, and change management.
• Architecture ownership of the FCC tooling stack including vendor strategy, data decisioning and product integration.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CFT and Sanctions frameworks and card scheme requirements. Strong execution of RBA, EWRA, and control testing with measurable outcomes.
• Investigations and reporting expertise, including SAR/STR workflows and regulator engagement, with crisp documentation standards.
• Data-centric and analytically fluent. Comfortable writing basic queries, working with databases and metrics, and building or interpreting dashboards in tools like Looker or Power BI to drive tuning, segmentation, and MI.
• Experience leveraging AI to automate and improve FCC outcomes. You have used machine learning or AI-assisted techniques to enhance alert accuracy, reduce false positives, prioritize cases, generate investigations summaries, and streamline FCC workflows. Strong desire to keep building and iterating with AI tools.
• Executive communication and stakeholder leadership, including Board and audit interactions. Certifications such as CAMS or ICA are a plus.

What success looks like in 12 months

• Measurably improved detection quality and reduced false positives via segmentation, tuning, and data enrichment.
• Timely and accurate regulatory reporting and positive audit outcomes.
• Mature MI and program metrics informing leadership decisions on compliance.
• Automated and AI-embedded controls across new products and geographies.

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Operational Risk and Compliance Lead

Our client is seeking a motivated Operational Risk and Compliance Lead, a pivotal role responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the Operational Risk Framework in line with regulatory standards and business objectives.

Our clients core mission is to embed a strong risk and compliance culture across retail operations, ensuring effective control environments, regulatory adherence, and timely remediation of issues. The team supports sustainable growth by providing clear risk and compliance guidance, promoting transparency, and embedding best practices in governance and risk management. Through proactive oversight, engagement, and collaboration, the function safeguards the firm's integrity, meets regulatory obligations, and delivers long-term value to customers.

The role:

As Operational Risk and Compliance Lead, you will play a central role in shaping and reinforcing our risk culture, ensuring robust compliance oversight, and driving continuous improvement.

• Key responsibilities include: Develop and maintain the Operational Risk Framework aligned with regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Oversee day-to-day risk management, including monitoring risk registers, controls, and incident management.
• Provide timely compliance and regulatory guidance to support business decision-making.
• Support the design and implementation of policies, standards, and controls.
• Lead assurance activities and deliver accurate reporting on risk and compliance status.
• Promote a strong risk and compliance culture through stakeholder engagement, coaching, and ongoing improvement initiatives.

About You

• We're looking for a proven leader with the following skills and experience with at least 5 years' experience in risk, compliance, or governance, ideally gained in an insurance or financial services environment.
• Educated to degree level in Finance, Business, Accounting, Statistics, or a related field (or with equivalent experience).
• Holder of a Professional Certificate in Insurance (APA or CIP), with a clear commitment to progressing further in insurance or compliance qualifications.
• Strong working knowledge of processes, structures, and controls within financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of key regulatory frameworks including the Consumer Protection Code, Consumer Duty, Minimum Competency Code, Data Protection Acts, and Central Bank requirements.
• Hands-on experience in operational risk management, incident management, policy control, procedure design, assurance, and leading change projects.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a small team while driving accountability and improvement.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including engagement with the Board, constructive challenge of other teams, and delivery of clear governance reporting and updates.
• Skilled at influencing and articulating risk and compliance matters across all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage at senior level.
• A high level of personal drive, enthusiasm, and energy, with a commitment to fostering a strong risk and compliance culture.

This role is an allocated Controlled Function (CF) under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness & Probity Regime, requiring the highest standards of accountability and integrity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the organisation's risk and compliance framework at a senior level while advancing your career in a highly regulated and dynamic environment.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Honor.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

• This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity
• Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence
• Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills
• They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates
• 10+ years of legal experience–ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies in governance, risk management, or compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Information Security, or a related field (Master's degree or relevant certifications like CISA, CRISC, or CGEIT preferred)
• Proven expertise in regulatory frameworks, data privacy, and cybersecurity, preferably in a technology or AI-driven environment
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, or similar compliance frameworks
• Background in managing third-party risk or vendor compliance programs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams
• Be hungry to learn about the products and use cases the customers need
• Have the ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Have a strong sense of ownership, be inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and consistently demonstrate sound judgment in navigating complex and ambiguous situations
• Have a love for problem solving
• Have great drive to get things done
• Have a lot of gas in the tank
• Must be committed to being in-office in Dublin, Ireland at least 3+ days/week
• Must have both a sense of adventure and a sense of humor

• We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to drive past obstacles in the path of product successes
• Design privacy, governance, and compliance operations that make it as friction-free as possible to sell xAI's incredible products
• Understand and mitigate privacy and governance risks
• Handle privacy, governance, risk and compliance operations
• Respond to customer privacy, security, and compliance questions
• Develop and maintain a robust governance framework to support xAI's strategic objectives and ensure alignment with industry best practices
• Establish policies, procedures, and controls to guide compliant AI development, data usage, and corporate decision-making
• Partner with leadership to integrate governance principles into product development and operational processes
• Identify, assess, and prioritize risks related to AI operations, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies, including monitoring systems and contingency plans
• Conduct regular risk assessments and scenario analyses to proactively address emerging threats in the AI landscape
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., data privacy laws like GDPR/CCPA, EU AI Act, and industry-specific requirements)
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on their impact on xAI's operations and product roadmap
• Oversee audits, certifications, and third-party assessments to maintain compliance and operational credibility
• Develop and deliver GRC training programs for employees to promote a culture of accountability and awareness
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to teams on risk and compliance matters
• Create and present regular reports on GRC performance, risks, and compliance status to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Leverage data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of GRC initiatives and drive continuous improvement
• Be a swiss army knife: pitch in with precision for anything needed in the privacy, legal, and compliance areas, even if it is unfamiliar
• This is an in-person role based in Dublin, Ireland that requires up to 25% travel

• Health and wellness: Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Life and family: Life and AD&D insurance and fertility benefits to ensure our team's well-being and peace of mind
• Flexible vacation: We work hard but avoid burn out. Take time off when you need it
• Visa sponsorship: We support international talent with visa sponsorship to join our team
• 401(k) plan: Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future

Job Description
Our Technology Compliance team partners with the business to propose ideas and deliver solutions that increase productivity and enable innovation. We work across countries to support capital projects and ongoing manufacturing operations.

In this role, you will lead IT/OT compliance for capital projects, ensuring regulatory and quality requirements are met while promoting a risk-based, efficient approach. You will be the subject-matter expert on computer system validation for capital projects, coach project teams, and help embed consistent, compliant practices across sites and programs.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following

• Lead computer system validation (CSV) activities for Digital Manufacturing Division capital projects.
• Define and drive CSV strategy and consistent approaches across capital projects in the region.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System, Systems Development Life Cycle, cybersecurity, and data integrity principles to support compliant manufacture and supply.
• Act as the subject-matter expert and primary liaison with product and technology teams for computer system validation in capital projects.
• Recruit, develop and coordinate internal and external CSV resources for program needs.
• Support development and maintenance of validation templates and standards in the electronic validation system.
• Provide guidance, training, coaching and ongoing validation support to project and site teams.
• Coordinate with site compliance/validation, digital teams, quality functions, and other stakeholders to align activities.
• Drive adoption of automation validation standards and validate automation systems and MES integrations.
• Identify IT/OT compliance risks, lead remediation activities, and execute risk assessments for new or changed technologies.
• Support audit responses and work with local quality organizations on compliance strategies.
• Report trends and challenges in procedural adherence and champion relevant updates to SDLC policies and procedures.
• Participate in compliance communities to share learnings and improve execution across the division.

What Skills You Will Need
In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, or a related field.
• 8+ years supporting compliance and validation activities in capital projects.
• Strong experience with systems used in digital manufacturing projects, including automation, MES and real time integration.
• Deep knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Quality Management Systems, and computerized systems validation.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations for computerized systems validation and compliance (for example, 21 CFR Part 11 and regional equivalents).
• Working knowledge of ISA-95 and ISA-88 standards in a regulated environment.
• Experience validating cloud, Software-as-a-Service, analytics and data integration platforms.
• Proven ability to design and implement validation plans and strategies.
• Experience with automation systems (DCS, PLC/SCADA) and leading validation teams.
• Good understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes including manufacturing, quality and supply chain.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and communication skills; able to explain complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.

• Strategic thinker who can work with ambiguity, prioritize, and deliver results independently.

• Preferred skills

• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector, especially in manufacturing, supply chain or quality.

• Experience integrating shopfloor and laboratory systems at enterprise scale with resilience and performance considerations.
• Background in manufacturing analytics, process modelling or advanced data analysis.

• Familiarity with business process re engineering and application development methodologies.

• Travel requirements

• Willingness to travel 25-35% for assignments outside your primary location, including short-term travel as needed.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs,
please apply today
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Employee Status
Regular

Relocation
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid

Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Required Skills
Adaptability, Automation, Capital Projects, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Computer System Validation (CSV), Control System, Project Management, Regulatory Policies, Remediation, Risk Assessments, Software as a Service (SaaS), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills
Job Posting End Date
10/11/2025

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About xAI

xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.

We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.

All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, sales, finance, and legal team members to drive past obstacles in the path of product successes.
• Design privacy, governance, and compliance operations that make it as friction-free as possible to sell xAI's incredible products.
• Understand and mitigate privacy and governance risks.
• Handle privacy, governance, risk and compliance operations.
• Respond to customer privacy, security, and compliance questions.
• Develop and maintain a robust governance framework to support xAI's strategic objectives and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Establish policies, procedures, and controls to guide compliant AI development, data usage, and corporate decision-making.
• Partner with leadership to integrate governance principles into product development and operational processes.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize risks related to AI operations, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies, including monitoring systems and contingency plans.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and scenario analyses to proactively address emerging threats in the AI landscape.
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., data privacy laws like GDPR/CCPA, EU AI Act, and industry-specific requirements).
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on their impact on xAI's operations and product roadmap.
• Oversee audits, certifications, and third-party assessments to maintain compliance and operational credibility.
• Develop and deliver GRC training programs for employees to promote a culture of accountability and awareness.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to teams on risk and compliance matters.
• Create and present regular reports on GRC performance, risks, and compliance status to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Leverage data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of GRC initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Be a swiss army knife: pitch in with precision for anything needed in the privacy, legal, and compliance areas, even if it is unfamiliar.
• This is an in-person role based in Dublin, Ireland that requires up to 25% travel.

Minimum qualifications:

• 10+ years of legal experience–ideally through a combination of experience at innovative technology companies in governance, risk management, or compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Information Security, or a related field (Master's degree or relevant certifications like CISA, CRISC, or CGEIT preferred)
• Proven expertise in regulatory frameworks, data privacy, and cybersecurity, preferably in a technology or AI-driven environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, or similar compliance frameworks.
• Background in managing third-party risk or vendor compliance programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams.
• Be hungry to learn about the products and use cases the customers need.
• Have the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Have a strong sense of ownership, be inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology, enjoy being continually challenged, and consistently demonstrate sound judgment in navigating complex and ambiguous situations.
• Have a love for problem solving.
• Have great drive to get things done.
• Have a lot of gas in the tank
• Must be committed to being in-office in Dublin, Ireland at least 3+ days/week.
• Must have both a sense of adventure and a sense of humor.

Annual Salary Range

• $160,000 - $220,000 Euros

Benefits

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer.

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