AI & Technology Risk Counsel

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

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• Draft guidance for particular AI tools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

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,