Senior Counsel, AI and Data Governance

Corporate:

Light & Wonder's corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees.

Position Summary

Light & Wonder is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel, AI and Data Governance to join its global Legal Department. Reporting to and working closely with the Associate General Counsel for Data Privacy and Employment, this role carries broad responsibility for supporting the Company's global AI governance program.

The ideal candidate brings relevant experience in technology law and AI, sharp legal instincts, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for management. We are looking for someone who leads with practical solutions and collaborates effectively with colleagues across the global Legal Department and the business.

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes:

AI Governance & Legal Advisory

* Serve as legal advisor on the Company's enterprise-wide adoption, deployment, and use of AI and machine learning tools, including generative AI platforms and AI-enabled products.

* Monitor, analyze, and advise on the rapidly evolving global AI regulatory landscape, including the EU AI Act, US federal and state AI legislation, and emerging frameworks across key jurisdictions (UK, Canada, Brazil, India, Australia, Singapore/APAC).

* Support the Company's AI governance framework, including internal policies, standards, and acceptable use guidelines governing the procurement, deployment, and employee use of AI tools.

* Assess and classify AI systems in accordance with applicable regulatory risk tiers (e.g., EU AI Act high-risk classifications) and advise product, engineering, and business teams on applicable compliance obligations.

* Provide legal guidance on AI-specific risks including algorithmic bias and discrimination, risks related to AI use in connection with employment and transparency obligations.

* Work with the Legal Department's IP team on risks related to IP ownership issues arising from AI-generated outputs.

Policy Development & Internal Governance

* Maintain Company-wide policies and standards governing AI use, data governance, digital accessibility, and technology risk, in collaboration with Legal, IT, Information Security, HR, and business stakeholders.

* Support the development and delivery of training programs to educate employees on responsible AI use, data privacy obligations, and related compliance requirements.

* Support the building and maintaining of internal governance structures for AI oversight, including cross-functional working groups, risk review processes, and executive reporting frameworks.

* Advise on AI-related employment law issues, including the use of AI in hiring, performance management, workforce planning, and employee monitoring.

AI & Technology Contract Review

* Negotiate and draft enterprise AI tool agreements, SaaS contracts, and data processing agreements, with a focus on protecting the Company's rights in inputs and outputs, preventing vendor use of Company data for model training, ensuring robust IP indemnification, and negotiating appropriate liability frameworks.

* Develop and maintain internal playbooks, standard positions, and clause libraries for AI-related contract provisions, including IP ownership, data security, model change notification, acceptable use, audit rights, and third-party model disclosures.

* Review and advise on vendor sub-processor chains and foundation model dependencies to assess downstream legal risk.

* Advise on the accessibility and digital inclusion obligations associated with AI-powered products and platforms, including compliance with WCAG standards and applicable ADA/EAA requirements.

Risk Management & Regulatory Affairs

* Identify, assess, and advise on legal and regulatory risks arising from the Company's AI and data practices, and work with cross-functional teams to develop risk mitigation strategies.

* Track enforcement trends, regulatory guidance, and litigation developments in AI, data privacy, and digital accessibility, and deliver timely legal updates to relevant stakeholders.

* Support government affairs and policy engagement on AI and data governance regulatory developments affecting the Company's business.

* Partner with the Associate General Counsel for Data Privacy and Employment, Information Security and IT teams, as well as the company's Data Protection Officer, on incident response, regulatory notifications, and remediation efforts related to data breaches, AI system failures, or privacy violations.

Data Privacy & Protection

* Review and maintain the Company's privacy notice and policy framework, ensuring all employee, applicant, player, and partner-facing notices accurately reflect current data processing activities - including AI-enabled processing - and satisfy applicable transparency and disclosure obligations.

* Support…