Legal Consultant - TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) and AI

Overview

The organization is seeking a forward-thinking, highly technical TMT & AI Legal Consultant to join the legal team and support a Fortune 500 client. This role focuses on designing and guiding digital transformation, including product development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies.

The position blends traditional TMT legal work (commercial technology contracts, data privacy, and telecom regulations) with AI governance, including algorithmic risk management, IP ownership of synthetic media, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and structure complex technology agreements, including:
  • AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS)
  • SaaS
  • Cloud Outsourcing
  • Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
  • data licensing deals
• Design and implement internal AI governance policies, including:
  • guidelines for ethical AI usage
  • algorithmic bias prevention
  • deepfake/synthetic media mitigation
• Formulate commercial terms that clearly define:
  • risk allocation
  • service level agreements (SLAs)
  • data security commitments
  • liability caps for algorithmic failures
• Provide rapid risk assessments for product features and related areas, including:
  • user interfaces
  • content moderation
  • consumer protection

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience in TMT law, intellectual property, or data privacy.
• Experience handling AI governance, data scraping, or machine learning commercial agreements would be an advantage.
• Coordinate with compliance and technical teams to ensure automated decision-making systems meet sector-specific regulatory standards for explainability and non-discrimination.

Compensation & Benefits

• Access to professional development programs and continuing legal education opportunities.

Location

• Not specified.

Employment / Eligibility Notes

• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• The employer ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Consultant vs. Employee Options

• The organization is open to discussing consultancy and employee arrangements, and offers both pathways to work with a client roster.