Ai Risk & Compliance Counsel

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox represents a leading law firm seeking an experienced attorney to lead AI risk and compliance initiatives at the intersection of technology, risk management, privacy, data governance, and professional responsibility.

The role involves advising on AI governance, vendor diligence, and regulatory compliance while partnering with leadership and Technology teams to oversee enterprise-wide AI tool adoption and governance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience advising on AI, machine learning, and technology governance.
• Strong background in privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience handling issues related to attorney-client privilege and professional responsibility.
• Ability to collaborate across legal, technology, and business functions.
• Excellent communication skills and sound business judgement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor on evaluation, implementation, and governance of AI tools, applications, and vendors.
• Partner with firm leadership and IT, Information Security, Procurement, Marketing, Knowledge Management and other stakeholders on AI initiatives from inception through deployment.
• Advise on legal issues involving privacy, cybersecurity, IP, confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, and professional responsibility.
• Support AI vendor diligence, contracting, and risk management, including data rights, model training, retention, and cross-border data considerations.
• Develop governance frameworks, policies, training programs, and best practices for responsible AI adoption.
• Monitor evolving AI regulations and translate complex requirements into practical guidance for the firm.
• Help balance innovation and efficiency with legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risk management.

Skills

AI risk

Privacy

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the legal industry, and our client is seeking an experienced attorney to help lead that evolution responsibly.

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Counsel, AI Risk & Compliance to serve at the intersection of legal innovation, technology, risk management, cybersecurity, data governance, and professional responsibility. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about emerging technologies and wants to play a key role in shaping how a major law firm evaluates, deploys, and governs AI tools across its business.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary legal advisor on the evaluation, implementation, and governance of AI tools, applications, and vendors.
• Partner with firm leadership, IT, Information Security, Procurement, Marketing, Knowledge Management, and other business stakeholders on AI initiatives from inception through deployment.
• Advise on legal issues involving privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, and professional responsibility.
• Support AI vendor diligence, contracting, and risk management processes, including data rights, model training, retention, and cross-border data considerations.
• Develop governance frameworks, policies, training programs, and best practices that promote responsible AI adoption.
• Monitor evolving AI regulations and industry developments, translating complex legal requirements into practical business guidance.
• Help the firm balance innovation and efficiency with legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risk management.

Ideal Background

• J.D. from an accredited law school with an active bar license in good standing.
• Significant experience in technology transactions, privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, regulatory compliance, professional responsibility, or related areas.
• Experience advising on AI, machine learning, technology governance, or emerging technology issues.
• Strong understanding of privacy, cybersecurity, vendor risk, intellectual property, and data use matters.
• Ability to collaborate across legal, technology, and business functions.
• Exceptional communication skills and sound business judgment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work at the forefront of AI adoption within the legal industry.
• Partner directly with firm leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on cutting-edge initiatives.
• Shape enterprise-wide AI governance and innovation strategy.
• Influence how emerging technologies are responsibly implemented in a sophisticated professional services environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package that rewards excellence.