AI and Technology Risk Management Lawyer

About the role

Mayer Brown is seeking a highly motivated and commercially aware lawyer with a focus on technology and AI to join our global Legal Risk Management team in New York or Chicago. This strategic and evolving role sits at the forefront of legal innovation, responsible for advising on risk, professional responsibility, and regulatory issues arising from the firm’s use of emerging technologies, including GenAI tools, agentic AI, traditional AI, data-driven platforms, automation solutions, and legal tech systems, as well as client-facing technology-enabled services.

Responsibilities

• Technology and AI Risk Advisory: Advise on legal and regulatory risks associated with the development, deployment, and use of AI tools (including GenAI, agentic AI, traditional AI) and other technologies within the firm and in client engagements; assess professional conduct risks connected with technology and AI; provide written guidance on the responsible use of AI and other technologies; provide in-house legal and risk management support for the firm’s onboarding process for new technology and AI tools; work with the AI Governance Manager to review and approve use cases involving emerging technologies, including automation, analytics, and cloud-based systems.
• Policy, Governance and Frameworks: Provide risk management input into firmwide policies and frameworks governing technology and AI use; draft guidance in relation to the use of particular AI tools; keep abreast of evolving legal and regulatory developments relating to AI, technology risk, data protection, cybersecurity, and digital regulation across key jurisdictions; support the firm in building AI governance structures aligned with industry best practice and certification obligations.
• Legal Services and Business Services: Advise lawyers and business services on risk issues in technology; support client negotiations where technology or AI-related terms of business are involved.
• Collaboration and Training: Work closely with Innovation, IT, Knowledge Management, and Information Security teams and the existing Data Privacy Team to embed risk-aware practices in technology and AI initiatives; deliver training and guidance to lawyers and business teams on GenAI risks, responsible use, and emerging issues; act as a key point of contact for queries relating to technology and AI-related legal risk; contribute to internal audits, risk assessments, technology and AI projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with strong post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a leading law firm or in-house legal/risk function.
• Desirable: IAPP AIGP certification.
• Professional Experience: Experience working alongside Technology, Cybersecurity, or Innovation teams; contractual review experience; knowledge of legal tech tools, SaaS products, and cloud infrastructure risks; exposure to AI governance frameworks, model risk, or algorithmic accountability; familiarity with global regulatory regimes (e.g., GDPR, EU AI Act, UK AI guidance, US frameworks).
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of legal and ethical issues and risks related to AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies; experience advising on risk, compliance, or professional responsibility matters.
• Performance Traits: Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risk scenarios; commercially pragmatic with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities; ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a proactive mindset.
• Physical Requirements: May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

Pay

The typical pay scale for this position is:

• New York: USD $232,000.00/Yr. to USD $306,000.00/Yr.
• Chicago: USD $187,000.00/Yr. to USD $248,000.00/Yr.

The actual wage or salary may vary based on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, and internal pay alignment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Back-up childcare and eldercare
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth