Senior Legal Counsel - AI & Regulatory

Taylor Root; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is supporting a leading international organisation in a newly created legal position focused on artificial intelligence and emerging technology regulation. This role offers high visibility and the opportunity to influence senior decision-makers on regulatory strategy.

The successful candidate will advise on AI governance, cross‑jurisdictional regulation and interactions with regulators, working with technology, risk and business leadership teams to balance innovation with compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advising on the legal and regulatory implications of AI and emerging technologies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Supporting the development and implementation of governance frameworks, policies and controls that facilitate innovation while maintaining appropriate regulatory oversight.
• Monitoring and interpreting legislative and regulatory developments, providing practical guidance to stakeholders on their impact.
• Contributing to the organisation's approach to responsible AI adoption, governance and risk management.
• Advising on interactions with regulators, including enquiries, reviews and other regulatory matters relating to AI and technology oversight.
• Collaborating with legal colleagues and business teams on contractual issues relating to AI solutions, technology services and third-party arrangements.
• Providing strategic guidance on legal risks associated with the deployment and use of AI technologies.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading international organisation in a newly created legal position focused on artificial intelligence and emerging technology regulation.

This strategic role will work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple functions, including technology, risk, compliance and business leadership teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on the legal and regulatory implications of AI and emerging technologies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Supporting the development and implementation of governance frameworks, policies and controls that facilitate innovation while maintaining appropriate regulatory oversight.
• Monitoring and interpreting legislative and regulatory developments, providing practical guidance to stakeholders on their impact.
• Contributing to the organisation's approach to responsible AI adoption, governance and risk management.
• Advising on interactions with regulators, including enquiries, reviews and other regulatory matters relating to AI and technology oversight.
• Collaborating with legal colleagues and business teams on contractual issues relating to AI solutions, technology services and third-party arrangements.
• Providing strategic guidance on legal risks associated with the deployment and use of AI technologies.

This is a highly visible role within a specialist legal function, offering significant exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to influence the organisation's approach to one of the most rapidly evolving areas of law and regulation.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the responsible adoption of emerging technologies while helping the business navigate a complex and changing regulatory environment.

This opportunity offers the chance to work on cutting-edge legal and regulatory issues within a large, complex and internationally recognised organisation.