Senior Counsel

Overview

This role provides a full range of legal advice and services, handling problems of moderate to substantial scope and complexity. The Senior Counsel will support legal matters related to counseling, including artificial intelligence (AI), and will assist the law department’s adoption of legal technology and AI. Responsibilities also include establishing best practices for responsible AI use by the law department and its outside counsel, along with legal support for e-Discovery, records management, vendor diligence, and external reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support legal reviews related to the development and deployment of AI products and systems.
• Provide analysis and advice on AI regulations and standards; collaborate with leaders across the organization to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and to help protect against AI risk.
• Partner with AI product developers, engineers, data scientists, and cross-functional business and legal teams to advise on applicable laws and ways to manage risk.
• Help draft AI guidance, playbooks, and governance materials.
• Provide legal advice on responsible use of AI within the Law Department, including confidentiality, privilege, accuracy verification, and human oversight.
• Provide legal advice on standards, guidelines, and contract terms governing AI use by outside counsel and legal service providers.
• Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor on legal and non-legal issues.
• Communicate effectively with business clients at all levels, including senior management.
• Build proactive, trustworthy relationships with clients and other members of the Law Department.
• Work independently and efficiently under time pressures and deadlines in a dynamic, demanding environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in applicable jurisdiction.
• Active good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 7+ relevant years of legal experience in law firm and/or in-house counsel roles.
• At least 3 years experience working within AI/ML, Gen AI, and agentic systems.
• Knowledge of federal and states AI regulatory compliance obligations, consumer protection, algorithmic bias/discrimination, antitrust, employment, intellectual property, data, and privacy.
• Proven ability to identify risks and make smart-risk recommendations while balancing reward and business imperatives.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in technology, legal technology solutions architecture, or consulting, including developing technical processes and solutions for electronically stored information.
• Experience advising on policies, standards, and technical controls for discovery, information governance, and AI.

Compensation & Benefits

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Pay range: $184,800 - $254,100 per year
• Eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) retirement savings plan; time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave); short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; and other opportunities.

Location

Remote work is available.

Work at Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees can work effectively:

• Minimum internet speeds: download 25 Mbps and upload 10 Mbps.
• Wireless, wired cable, or DSL connection is suggested.
• In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required may not be sufficient for business needs; the employer reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel

Occasional travel to company offices for training or meetings may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. The organization also complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA and takes affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disability or protected veteran status.