AI Governance Counsel: Responsible AI & Compliance

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 202,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Counsel for AI Governance, Law & Compliance to provide day-to-day legal support for AI systems across the enterprise. You will translate evolving AI laws into practical guidance and collaborate with BI&T, Privacy, and business stakeholders in a highly regulated life sciences environment.

The role focuses on risk assessments, governance framework implementation, and contract negotiations with vendors and partners, with a clear emphasis on responsible AI and

Qualifications

• JD (or equivalent legal degree) and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.
• 5-7 years of combined legal experience at a top law firm or in-house.
• Minimum 2 years of substantive experience in AI legal and compliance or AI governance.
• Working knowledge of key AI laws and frameworks, including the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, OECD AI Principles, and U.S. federal and state AI guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into pragmatic, business-aligned guidance.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling novel, ambiguous, and high-visibility issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on AI initiatives across the AI lifecycle, including intake review, risk classification, model development, deployment, monitoring, and decommissioning.
• Conduct and document AI legal risk assessments covering intellectual property, privacy, bias and fairness, transparency, safety, accountability, and third‑party risk.
• Support implementation of the enterprise AI governance framework, including model inventory, lifecycle controls, human oversight protocols, and incident response workflows.
• Track and interpret global AI laws, regulations, guidance, and standards, and translate them into actionable policies, playbooks, standards, and training materials.
• Review and negotiate AI‑related contractual provisions with vendors, partners, and customers, including data use, model training, indemnities, and audit rights.
• Advise on generative AI and high‑risk AI use cases, including R&D, commercial, medical, manufacturing, and enabling functions.
• Partner with Privacy Law & Compliance on intersecting issues such as automated decision‑making, profiling, cross‑border data transfers, and data subject rights.
• Support engagement with regulators, industry groups, and standards bodies, and contribute to internal thought leadership on responsible AI.
• Help design and deliver AI governance and compliance training for legal, compliance, and business audiences.
• Maintain clear documentation to support audit readiness, regulatory inquiries, and governance maturity assessments.

Skills

AI governance

Regulatory guidance

Drafting & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Counsel for AI Governance, Law & Compliance to provide day-to-day legal support for AI systems across the enterprise. You will translate evolving AI laws into practical guidance and collaborate with BI&T, Privacy, and business stakeholders in a highly regulated life sciences environment.

The role focuses on risk assessments, governance framework implementation, and contract negotiations with vendors and partners, with a clear emphasis on responsible AI and