Sr. Legal Counsel, (EU AI Act)

Lenovo; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday purchase

Private medical

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Hybrid working model

Job summary

We are Lenovo. We are a global technology company driving innovation with a focus on AI-enabled devices and solutions.

The senior technology lawyer will lead interpretation of the EU AI Act, advise a global client base, and help implement compliance programs across Lenovo’s AI products and services. The role requires JD or LLM, 12 years in legal counseling, and strong communication, drafting, and negotiation skills to support diverse teams and external regulators.

Qualifications

• JD or LLM and admission to practice.
• 12 years of legal counseling, drafting and negotiation experience.
• Experience interpreting legal and regulatory frameworks for advanced technology.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and proactive problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret EU AI Act requirements as they apply to Lenovo
• Work with government relations and outside counsel to engage regulators
• Assist global legal/compliance teams in developing and implementing measures
• Provide advice on EU AI Act and AI legal matters to diverse clients
• Collaborate with global legal team as a subject matter expert on AI law
• Negotiate AI-related agreements with vendors, customers, and tech partners

Skills

Legal counseling

Drafting and negotiation

Regulatory interpretation

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Education

JD or LLM

Job description

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Job Overview

High-impact technology senior lawyer to lead interpretation of EU AI Act and regulations with respect to Lenovo’s business and products, assist worldwide multifunction team in implementing compliance processes, and provide counsel to diverse client groups regarding the Act and legal matters relating to artificial intelligence generally.

Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions And Duties)

• Understand and interpret EU AI Act requirements as they apply to Lenovo
• Work with internal and external government relations professionals and outside counsel to strategically engage with relevant regulators and agencies
• Assist global legal and compliance team in developing and implementing compliance measures
• Provide advice and support to diverse clients groups regarding EU AI Act and AI legal matters
• Work seamlessly with global legal team as a subject matter expert on the Act and AI law
• Negotiate agreements with vendors, customers, and technology partners with respect to AI services, products, and technologies

Basic Job Requirements

• JD or LLM and admission to practice
• 12 years of legal counseling, drafting and negotiation experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably focused on AI, software, SaaS, and related technologies
• Experience with legal and regulatory interpretation with respect to advanced technology
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal interaction, including with executives in a highly customer-satisfaction focused environment
• Developed critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills, with a willingness to get into the details of complex problems and drive creative solutions
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, with outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
• Demonstrated exceptional judgment, integrity and ability to give practical advice appropriately weighing legal and business objectives
• A strong team player who can work well with colleagues in all functional groups
• Committed to his/her personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with constructive action

Travel Requirements

• Occasional international travel

What We Offer

• Holiday purchase
• Private medical
• Income protection
• Attractive pension scheme
• Positive work life balance
• Hybrid working model (3:2)
• Learning and development
• Life insurance
• Lenovo and Motorola products discounts
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle to work
• MyGymDiscounts
• Mortgage advice and support
• Referral bonus
• Free onsite parking

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.