Senior Counsel

Overview

This role provides a full range of legal advice and services across problems of moderate to substantial scope and complexity. The Senior Counsel will support legal guidance related to counseling, including artificial intelligence (AI), and will assist with the department’s adoption of legal technology and AI.

Key areas include establishing best practices for responsible AI use by the Law department and its outside counsel, as well as providing legal support and guidance on e-Discovery, records management, vendor diligence, and external reviews. The role also supports enterprise-wide AI initiatives by assisting with development, governance, and implementation of safe and responsible AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Support legal reviews related to the development and deployment of AI products and systems.
• Provide analysis and advice on AI regulations and standards, collaborating with leaders across the organization to ensure compliance and protection against AI risk.
• Partner with AI product developers, engineers, data scientists, and business and legal teams to advise on applicable laws and risk management.
• Draft AI guidance, playbooks, and governance materials.
• Provide legal advice on responsible AI use 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 Law department clients and colleagues.
• 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 of 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 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 include:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 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
• Additional opportunities

Location

• Remote position
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Work-at-Home Requirements

• Self-provided internet service must meet: download 25 Mbps and upload 10 Mbps.
• Wireless, wired cable, or DSL connection is suggested.
• In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed may not be sufficient for business needs.
• The employer may require associates to upgrade 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 employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. It also takes affirmative action in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA.