Senior Counsel

Overview

This role provides a full range of legal advice and services across matters of moderate to substantial scope and complexity, including guidance related to artificial intelligence (AI). The Senior Counsel will support the legal department’s adoption of legal technology and AI, establish best practices for responsible AI use for the law department and outside counsel, and provide 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.
• Analyze and advise 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 business and legal teams to advise on applicable laws and risk management.
• 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 organizational levels, including senior management.
• Establish 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 provide smart-risk recommendations while balancing reward and business imperatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively 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

• 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.

Work Location / Travel

• Remote position with occasional travel to offices for training or meetings may be required.
• Work at Home requirements (home/hybrid):
  • Self-provided internet service must meet minimum criteria: download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps.
  • Wireless, wired cable, or DSL connection is suggested.
  • In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by the employer may not be sufficient for business needs; the employer reserves the right to require internet upgrades if necessary.
  • Work must be from a dedicated space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. The employer also takes affirmative action in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA.