AI and Technology Risk Management Lawyer

Jobtailor

Illinois

On-site

USD 120,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified lawyer to advise on AI governance, technology risk, and regulatory compliance for the firm and client engagements. You will partner with Innovation, IT, Knowledge Management, Information Security, and Data Privacy teams to review emerging-technology use cases and provide written guidance on responsible AI.

The role requires post-qualification experience, experience in a top law firm or in-house risk function, and familiarity with GDPR, EU AI Act, UK AI guidance,

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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Draft guidance for particular AI tools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

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

Education

IAPP AIGP

Qualified Lawyer

Tools

Legal Tech Tools

SaaS Products

Cloud Infrastructure

AI Tools

Emerging Technologies

Job description

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.

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