Assistant General Counsel - AI Governance

Assistant General Counsel - AI Governance

Chicago, Illinois;
Washington, DC;
Baltimore, Maryland;
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania;
Austin, Texas

Primary Purpose of Position

• Under minimal supervision, plans and executes legal oversight of the Company's Responsible AI program, including development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise AI policies, standards, and controls.
• Provides thought leadership and project leadership on AI governance initiatives, including participation in enterprise Responsible AI committees and cross-functional working groups.
• Conducts legal review and risk assessment of AI use cases, including evaluating data sources, model behavior, outputs, and intended business applications; partners with technical, cybersecurity, privacy, and business stakeholders.
• Provides strategic legal advice on the development, procurement, and deployment of AI and generative AI tools, with a focus on legal and regulatory compliance, data protection, intellectual property, and risk mitigation, including review and negotiation of AI vendor contracts.
• Monitors and interprets emerging AI legal and regulatory requirements, translating them into actionable internal governance frameworks, controls, and guidance.
• Drafts and maintains AI governance documentation and delivers training and guidance across the organization, while supporting cross-functional AI governance initiatives and issue escalation as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8-years professional experience in a specialized area of law
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and to analyze legal materials and data
• Excellent legal research, analytical abilities, and knowledge of federal and or state law
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures, with the ability to apply them to complex assignments
• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions
• Demonstrated experience in technology, data privacy, cyber security, intellectual property, litigation, or regulatory compliance.
• Direct experience supporting AI governance, Responsible AI programs, or technology risk management frameworks.
• Foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven technologies sufficient to assess legal risk (technical background not required.)
• Familiarity with generative AI tools, large language models, and associated legal risks (e.g., hallucinations, bias, data exposure, privacy, antitrust, intellectual property, etc.).
• Experience designing or implementing governance frameworks, including risk tiering, use case intake/review processes, and control structures.
• Background of working closely with cybersecurity, data science, or IT teams in a highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of emerging AI regulatory regimes (e.g., EU AI Act, Colorado AI Act) and industry standards (e.g., NIST AI Risk Management Framework).
• Prior in-house experience or demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Ability to distill complex technical concepts into simple, explainable ideas. Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional initiatives and ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority. Certifications in AI Governance or Privacy (e.g., IAPP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) and/or Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) or comparable certifications and experience)