AI Platform Senior Lead

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago seeks an AI Platform Senior Lead to own planning, development, and governance of vended AI platforms across the firm. You will partner with legal, IT, engineering, and knowledge management to deliver integrated AI tools that meet business needs and compliance standards.

You will define product strategy, manage vendor relationships, oversee access controls, and ensure responsible AI practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of product management or product ownership experience.
• Proficiency with agile methodologies and product management tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as business owner for vended AI platforms and tools.
• Manage user access, roles, and permissions in AI tools.
• Coordinate rollout, integration and ongoing support with IT and vendors.
• Define and drive product strategy and roadmap for AI solutions.
• Stay informed on AI trends and competitive landscape.
• Ensure responsible AI development and trustworthy use.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelors in IT/CS/Engineering

Job description

The AI Platform Senior Lead is responsible for leading the planning, development and management of AI products and services within the firm. This role is focused on vended AI platforms, including general-purpose AI assistants, legal research tools, and specialized AI applications. This role involves overseeing the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing management of these platforms, ensuring they meet internal needs and deliver high value to the firm. This role blends expertise in artificial intelligence, product management, and application ownership to drive successful adoption and governance of AI tools. The Senior Lead will collaborate closely with internal teams, including legal stakeholders, engineering, IT, and knowledge management, to ensure AI solutions are well-integrated and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the business owner for vended AI platforms and tools, overseeing their implementation, ongoing maintenance, and alignment with firm needs and policies.
• Manage user access, roles, and permissions within vended AI tools, ensuring controls are appropriately configured and maintained in accordance with firm governance standards.
• Partner with IT to coordinate the rollout, integration, and ongoing support of vended AI solutions, serving as the primary business point of contact for vendor relationships and technical deployments.
• Define and drive the product strategy and roadmap for AI-powered solutions in alignment with the firm’s goals.
• Stay abreast of AI trends, customer feedback, and the competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI tools across the firm’s application and product portfolio.
• Departmental collaboration to ensure the successful execution of AI initiatives.
• Define and prioritize product features based on customer needs, market research, and technical feasibility.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather insights and feedback on AI solutions.
• Ensure that AI-driven products address real-world problems and provide measurable value.
• Implement and uphold responsible AI development practices to ensure ethical, transparent, and fair usage of AI technologies.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in product management or product ownership
• Proficiency with agile methodologies and product management tools
• Demonstrated ability to own and administer technology platforms
• Familiarity with vendor evaluations
• Experience developing and delivering training or enablement material
• Experience owning and administrating generative AI platforms

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

The target salary range for this role is: $148,200 - $211,150 if located in Illinois. Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [e-mail] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sidley is an elite global law firm with a known reputation of deploying innovative strategies to achieve powerful results. Business professionals are essential to the firm’s ability to deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients. We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals who thrive in a performance-driven culture to join our team.

Sidley employs approximately 2,300 lawyers working with our clients in complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Our 160 years of perspective and reach are truly global, supported by 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial, regulatory, and financial centers across the world. Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 75 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.