Counsel, Digital & Information Technology

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, review, and interpret a wide variety of information technology-related agreements, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, cloud services agreements, managed services agreements, professional services agreements, hardware agreements, and other commercial technology contracts
• Advise business clients on legal and commercial terms involving information security, data use, intellectual property, confidentiality, service levels, indemnity, liability allocation, audit rights, and compliance obligations
• Support technology procurement, implementation, and vendor contracting efforts by providing practical legal guidance aligned with business objectives
• Develop, refine, and support contract templates, fallback language, and contracting workflows in collaboration with relevant stakeholder groups
• Provide legal support in connection with software development, implementation, licensing, and related third-party development and services agreements
• Review and advise on contract provisions relating to cybersecurity requirements, data handling, AI-related terms, business continuity, and regulatory compliance
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support efficient contract review, issue escalation, and resolution of legal and commercial risks in technology transactions

Counseling

• Provide legal advice and support on digital and information technology matters, including cybersecurity, data governance, and related operational issues
• Support legal review of cybersecurity incidents, internal response efforts, and related policy or process considerations
• Advises on legal issues associated with the development, deployment, and use of AI-related capabilities in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Advises on legal issues associated with open source software use and related licensing considerations
• Coordinate with internal partners, including the Data Privacy Office, Compliance, Intellectual Property, and Litigation teams, on legal issues arising from digital and information technology initiatives
• Research and advise on applicable legal and regulatory developments affecting information technology, cybersecurity, data use, and emerging digital capabilities