AI & Information Governance Counsel — Risk & Ethics

Pilsbury Law; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 275,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Nashville, Tennessee seeks an Assistant General Counsel to join the Office of the General Counsel and support risk management. This senior role focuses on ethical AI use, information governance, and policy enforcement across the firm’s matters.

Requirements include a JD, an active license in at least one state, and 8+ years in a law firm, preferably in litigation. Salary range $275,000–$375,000 with firm-wide equal opportunity commitments.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and active law license in good standing in at least one state.
• Eight+ years of experience in a law firm, preferably in a litigation role.
• Expertise in ethical use of AI and principles of sound Information Governance.
• Strong knowledge of professional responsibility rules and law firm operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for questions regarding firm policies, procedures, and ethics requirements, including advising on professional responsibility, ethics, confidentiality, and compliance matters.
• Work closely with Risk Management, AI & Knowledge, and IT to develop best practices and ensure consistent use of AI tools and data management.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive culture within the Office of General Counsel, including helping manage and train other attorneys and staff in the OGC.
• Complete special projects as assigned by senior members of the Office of General Counsel and Risk Management team.

Skills

Ethics awareness

AI governance

Risk management

Policy communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active state license

Job description

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Nashville, Tennessee seeks an Assistant General Counsel to join the Office of the General Counsel and support risk management. This senior role focuses on ethical AI use, information governance, and policy enforcement across the firm’s matters.

Requirements include a JD, an active license in at least one state, and 8+ years in a law firm, preferably in litigation. Salary range $275,000–$375,000 with firm-wide equal opportunity commitments.