AI Counsel

Overview

This role serves as the lead subject matter expert and strategic legal advisor for artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies. You will bridge legal, technical teams, and business leadership on AI-related matters, providing timely, business-oriented legal services while balancing legal risk with operational needs.

The position reports to the Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel and Secretary. There is a preference for candidates who can work on-site in Washington, DC. While this role is posted as on-site in the US, applications from qualified candidates in other US locations will be considered equally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead legal advisor on AI, providing guidance on AI regulations, privacy, healthcare, technology, and intellectual property considerations, and identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
• Partner with product, engineering, data science, and privacy teams to embed legal, privacy, and compliance requirements into the design, development, deployment, and governance of AI systems.
• Lead privacy and data governance support for AI initiatives, including:
  • privacy-by-design
  • data sharing
  • cross-border data transfers
  • DPIAs
  • Records of Processing Activity
  • risks related to data pooling, secondary use, and automated decision-making
• Provide legal support for AI-related contracting and vendor management, including AI platforms, SaaS solutions, data licensing, and data-sharing agreements; develop standard templates and evaluate third-party AI risks and compliance obligations.
• Serve as legal counsel for AI governance, overseeing AI risk assessments, supporting executive reviews and approval processes, and partnering with Enterprise Data Strategy leadership to ensure responsible and compliant AI adoption.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent legal degree
• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience
• Licensed member of the bar in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction
• Experience with technology contracting and legal/regulatory compliance, including working directly with technical teams
• Substantial familiarity with AI and privacy laws and regulation, risk management, and governance (experience advising on such matters preferred)
• IAPP AI and privacy certification, or equivalent, obtained or in progress preferred
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising on AI and privacy laws and regulation, risk management, and governance
• IAPP AI and privacy certification, or equivalent, obtained or in progress

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $200,000-$230,000
• Bonus/incentive pay eligibility: Yes
• Benefits package includes:
  • Paid time off
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k) for eligible employees

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Location

• Preference for on-site work in Washington, DC
• Applications from qualified candidates in other US locations will be considered equally

Additional Information

• Travel: 10-25% travel for meetings and conferences
• This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information will be provided by the interview team.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations in accordance with applicable disability laws.