Senior Counsel

Senior Counsel

Benefits:

• 401 (k)
• Group Health & Dental Plan
• Short-& Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Holiday & Vacation Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Overview and Purpose

Provides expert legal guidance on complex matters, advising leadership, managing high-risk issues, drafting key documents, overseeing compliance, and often mentoring junior staff, acting as a strategic partner to balance legal requirements with business goals, handling everything from contracts and transactions (M&A, licensing) to litigation and regulatory changes

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Advise on global AI laws (EU AI Act, CCPA, GDPR, etc.) and build compliance frameworks.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks in AI development, deployment, and data use.
• Governance: Develop and maintain AI governance programs, policies, and risk assessment tools.
• Product & Engineering Support: Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Marketing, Data Science) to guide AI/ML projects, LLMs, and data handling.
• Contract Negotiation: Draft and negotiate AI-related contractual clauses with vendors and partners.
• Policy & Strategy: Translate complex technical concepts into practical legal advice and contribute to legal strategy.
• Stakeholder Education: Educate internal teams on legal requirements and best practices. 

Required Skills & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) (or equivalent) and active bar membership.
• Experience (3-5+ years) in tech law, privacy, data governance, Intellectual Property, or regulatory matters.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance innovation with risk and compliance. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [email protected].  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: [email protected].