AI and Technology Risk Management Lawyer

• Advise on legal and regulatory risks associated with developing, deploying, and using AI tools and other technologies within the firm and client engagements
• Assess professional conduct risks connected with technology and AI
• Provide written guidance on responsible AI and technology use
• Support onboarding of new technology and AI tools
• Review and approve emerging-technology use cases with the AI Governance Manager
• Provide risk-management input into firmwide technology and AI policies and frameworks
• Draft guidance for particular AI tools
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments concerning AI, technology risk, data protection, cybersecurity, and digital regulation
• Support AI governance structures aligned with industry best practices and certification obligations
• Advise lawyers and business services on technology risk issues
• Support client negotiations involving technology or AI-related business terms
• Collaborate with Innovation, IT, Knowledge Management, Information Security, and Data Privacy teams
• Deliver training and guidance on GenAI risks, responsible use, and emerging issues
• Serve as a key contact for technology and AI-related legal-risk queries
• Contribute to internal audits, risk assessments, technology and AI projects, and continuous-improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with strong post-qualification experience
• Experience ideally gained in a leading law firm or in-house legal/risk function
• IAPP AIGP desirable
• Experience working alongside Technology, Cybersecurity, or Innovation teams
• Contractual review experience
• Knowledge of legal tech tools, SaaS products, and cloud infrastructure risks
• Exposure to AI governance frameworks, model risk, or algorithmic accountability
• Familiarity with global regulatory regimes, including GDPR, EU AI Act, UK AI guidance, and US frameworks
• Solid understanding of legal and ethical issues and risks related to AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies
• Experience advising on risk, compliance, or professional responsibility matters
• Strong analytical skills with ability to assess complex risk scenarios
• Commercially pragmatic with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a proactive mindset
• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in legal and regulatory risk management related to AI and technology, with a strong focus on compliance, governance frameworks, and ethical considerations. Capable of providing strategic guidance and training on responsible AI use while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Qualified Lawyer
• Post-Qualification Experience
• IAPP AIGP
• Contractual Review Experience
• Knowledge of Legal Tech Tools

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Risk Management
• Compliance Advisory
• AI Governance Frameworks
• Data Protection
• Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
• Contractual Review
• Legal Analysis
• Regulatory Monitoring
• Technology Risk Assessment
• Ethical Risk Evaluation

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Skills
• Proactive Mindset
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• IAPP AIGP

Industry Keywords

• GDPR
• EU AI Act
• UK AI Guidance
• US Regulatory Frameworks
• AI Risk Management

Tools & Technologies

• Legal Tech Tools
• SaaS Products
• Cloud Infrastructure
• AI Tools
• Emerging Technologies