About Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you'll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you'll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.

About the Role

We're looking for a U.S.-based AI & Data Privacy Senior Manager with exceptional people, leadership and communication skills to help lead privacy, AI and information security compliance across Nscale's U.S. business and global operations.

Sitting within the Legal & Compliance team, you'll support senior leadership and partner closely with corporate, commercial, AI infrastructure, procurement, security, operations, technology, HR, Marketing and Finance teams. You'll be a pragmatic leader who can operate across complex legal, regulatory, commercial and operational topics with high levels of ambiguity.

This role is critical to scaling Nscale responsibly. You'll help embed privacy-, AI- and cyber-by-design across key initiatives, strengthen governance, risk and compliance programmes, and provide trusted subject matter expertise as the business grows.

What you'll be doing

Privacy, AI and compliance governance

Lead execution of our Privacy & Information Security Compliance and AI Governance, Risk and Compliance programmes in the U.S., while supporting execution in other regions.
Design, draft and oversee implementation of data and AI policies and processes.
Conduct or support DPIAs, TIAs and AI conformity assessments, liaising with teams across the business to ensure these are actioned.
Support the Legal & Compliance team on Board and executive reporting.

Cross-functional legal and regulatory advisory

Lead and/or contribute as a subject matter expert to high-priority, complex and varied projects in the U.S. and globally across legal, regulatory, corporate, technology and operations domains.
Provide tactical subject matter expertise to key stakeholders from HR, Marketing, Finance, technology, operations and other communities.
Engage with stakeholders on enterprise risk management.
Foster a collaborative environment by actively engaging with cross-functional teams.

Third-party risk and commercial support

Partner with commercial legal, procurement, security, operations, AI infrastructure and other teams to ensure proper third-party risk management of suppliers and customers.
Support due diligence and contractual controls covering privacy, AI and cyber provisions, DPAs and data transfer compliance.
Support investor due diligence, M&A and similar workstreams as a subject matter expert.

Incident, regulatory and data subject response

Partner with cyber, technology, operations and other teams on incident response and cyber investigations.
Manage DSARs, complaints and regulatory enquiries, including from the ICO or other data regulators.
Help ensure privacy, AI and cyber considerations are built into incident response and investigation processes.

KPIs

Execution of U.S. Privacy & Information Security Compliance and AI Governance, Risk and Compliance programmes
Completion and actioning of DPIAs, TIAs and AI conformity assessments
Effective third-party risk management across suppliers and customers
Timely handling of DSARs, complaints, regulatory enquiries and incident response support

About You

U.S.-qualified attorney with several years of in-house experience, preferably in a U.S. or international tech company such as a hyperscaler or AI lab; exceptional private practice candidates will also be considered.
Previous experience and knowledge of data privacy, cyber, AI and other data laws.
Strong familiarity with U.S. federal and state data laws, the EU and UK GDPR, the EU AI Act and similar laws in APAC.
Strong analytical and project management skills, with attention to detail and experience delivering quality work products to tight deadlines.
Inquisitive and proactive self-starter who knows what questions to ask to get up to speed quickly.
Ability to think strategically while executing effectively at a tactical and operational level.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
High degree of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive business issues.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Professional Privacy and/or AI qualifications, such as IAPP CIPM, CIPP/E or AIGP.
Exposure to high-growth startup or tech environments would be beneficial.
Solid understanding of multiple, intersecting legal and regulatory frameworks, specifically in the area of cloud computing, would be beneficial.
Good knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies and other technology tools, such as OneTrust or BigID, would be beneficial.

What we can offer you

At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core.

Highly competitive US compensation package (base + bonus + equity), with performance reviews every 12 months.

Join one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure companies — your chance to directly shape how global AI capacity is planned and deployed.
Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by leading critical cross-functional initiatives and shaping capital strategy — always with our full support. Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first.
Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.

For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.

Salary Range

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.

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