Assistant General Counsel - AI Governance

Overview

This role involves leading the legal oversight of an enterprise Responsible AI program within a large energy organization. The position requires planning, developing, implementing, and continuously improving AI policies, standards, and controls. The legal professional will provide strategic advice on AI governance, compliance, and risk mitigation, working closely with technical, cybersecurity, privacy, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute legal oversight of the Responsible AI program with minimal supervision.
• Lead AI governance initiatives and participate in enterprise Responsible AI committees and cross-functional working groups.
• Conduct legal reviews and risk assessments of AI use cases, including evaluation of data sources, model behavior, outputs, and business applications.
• Provide strategic legal advice on AI and generative AI tool development, procurement, and deployment, focusing on compliance, data protection, intellectual property, and risk mitigation.
• Review and negotiate AI vendor contracts.
• Monitor and interpret emerging AI legal and regulatory requirements, translating them into internal governance frameworks, controls, and guidance.
• Draft and maintain AI governance documentation.
• Deliver training and guidance across the organization on AI governance.
• Support cross-functional AI governance initiatives and manage issue escalation as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to analyze legal materials and data.
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities with knowledge of federal and/or state law.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures applicable to complex assignments.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdictions.
• Experience in technology law, data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, litigation, or regulatory compliance.
• Direct experience supporting AI governance, Responsible AI programs, or technology risk management frameworks.
• Foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven technologies sufficient to assess legal risk (technical background not required).
• Familiarity with generative AI tools, large language models, and associated legal risks such as hallucinations, bias, data exposure, privacy, antitrust, and intellectual property.
• Experience designing or implementing governance frameworks, including risk tiering, use case intake/review processes, and control structures.
• Background working closely with cybersecurity, data science, or IT teams in a highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of emerging AI regulatory regimes (e.g., EU AI Act, Colorado AI Act) and industry standards (e.g., NIST AI Risk Management Framework).
• Prior in-house legal experience or demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts and lead cross-functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Certifications in AI Governance or Privacy (e.g., IAPP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), or comparable certifications and experience) are preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range: $192,600 to $214,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including bonus program and 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance benefits.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Employee stock purchase program and wellbeing programs.

Location

Not specified.