Sr. Manager, Corporate Counsel - AI Compliance
About the role
The Sr. Manager, Corporate Counsel – AI Compliance will provide strategic legal guidance on the development and use of AI-enabled products, services, and processes across Thermo Fisher’s global businesses. The role focuses on supporting innovation while managing legal, regulatory, and ethical risks associated with artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies. This position is part of the Global Privacy and Technology Office, collaborating closely with business, digital, and compliance leaders.
Responsibilities
Partner with colleagues in Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, IT, IP, HR, Commercial, and Regulatory functions to ensure that product development and business operations align with company policy and global AI requirements.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on the use, development, and deployment of AI technologies, including risk assessment, documentation, and compliance with emerging AI regulations.
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements for AI-enabled products, services, customer engagements, pilots, and supplier relationships, including terms addressing data use, confidentiality, service commitments, warranties, indemnities, liability, and regulatory responsibility.
Partner with product, engineering, commercial, privacy, cybersecurity, IP, and regulatory teams to translate AI functionality, services descriptions, and customer commitments into clear and scalable contract terms.
Maintain and leverage AI-related templates, clause libraries, playbooks, guidance, and training materials to operationalize AI legal standards across business teams.
Support multiple Thermo Fisher businesses (AIG, SDG, CCG, LSG, LPG, BPG) in identifying, assessing, and managing AI-related risks in customer and supplier engagements.
Advise and collaborate with the Global Privacy and Technology Office to enhance AI governance frameworks, streamline legal service delivery, and share best practices.
Maintain and organize legally required documentation, ensuring readiness for audits or regulatory reviews.
Requirements
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in legal, compliance, privacy, technology, product, or commercial contracting roles, ideally with significant exposure to AI, digital innovation, software, data governance, or technology-enabled products and services.
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial, technology, services, software, data, licensing, product, or customer-facing agreements, including nuanced contract language for emerging products and services.
Practical understanding of global data protection and emerging AI regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, OECD principles, NIST AI RMF).
Strong judgment, business orientation, and the ability to deliver clear, solution-focused legal advice in complex or novel situations.
Collaborative mindset with experience working across multiple time zones and in a matrixed global organization.
Advanced English proficiency; additional languages a plus.
Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or technology sectors desirable.
Qualifications
Law degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in at least one state or jurisdiction.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance if required for the role.
Skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Experience with AI and automation technologies.
Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package, including base salary and variable annual bonus.
Comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
Retirement and savings programs, such as a 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Professional development opportunities and mentorship programs.
Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.