Counsel, AI Risk & Compliance

Job Description

The Counsel, AI Risk & Compliance serves at the intersection of legal, technology, risk management, regulatory compliance, and professional responsibility. This role guides the evaluation, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence tools and related technologies across the firm, while partnering closely with business, technology, and risk stakeholders.

• Guides the evaluation, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence tools and related technologies across the firm
• Partners closely with IT, Information Security, Procurement, Marketing and Business Development, Knowledge Management, and other stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of AI initiatives
• Provides practical legal guidance on how AI technologies interact with firm systems, internal data, client information, and operational infrastructure
• Serves as the primary legal advisor for AI tools, applications, vendors, and initiatives being evaluated, implemented, or used across the firm
• Advises on legal issues involving data access, permitted use, privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, confidentiality, and professional responsibility
• Supports vendor diligence, contracting, and risk management processes for AI-related tools and services
• Affirms legal and governance standards for vendor terms and AI-related practices
• Assesses risks associated with emerging and agentic AI systems
• Works with Information Security, Privacy, and other control functions to evaluate how AI capabilities may affect existing control environments and legal, regulatory, contractual, and ethical obligations
• Reviews proposed uses of firm and client data in connection with AI development, testing, training, deployment, and related innovation initiatives
• Identifies and advises on restrictions applicable to sensitive or regulated data
• Maintains awareness of evolving AI-related legal and regulatory developments
• Delivers guidance, policies, and training for lawyers and business professionals regarding appropriate AI use, client restrictions, confidentiality obligations, and related compliance expectations
• Pairs with marketing and business development teams on AI-related messaging, client communications, proposals, presentations, website content, and external representations regarding the firm’s AI capabilities and governance practices

Job Specifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
• Significant legal experience in one or more relevant areas, such as technology transactions, product counseling, privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, regulatory compliance, or professional responsibility
• Strong legal judgment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to advise on complex, cross-functional initiatives involving emerging technologies and evolving regulatory requirements
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Experience advising on artificial intelligence, machine learning, data use, or technology governance issues in a law firm, regulated industry, or sophisticated in-house legal environment
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, privacy and cybersecurity concepts, vendor risk review, and contractual allocation of data and intellectual property rights
• Technical fluency sufficient to work effectively with technology, information security, and operational teams on how AI systems function in practice
• Experience developing policies, training, templates, and scalable processes that support responsible innovation and compliance

Target Hiring Range

$167,000 - $235,000

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
• Occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
• Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.