Director, AI Governance & Risk Strategy

Simpson-Thacher-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 325,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Director of AI Governance & Risk to mature a firm-wide AI governance framework, policies and controls. You will bridge legal, risk, compliance, and technology teams to manage AI risks across ideation, development, deployment and monitoring.

The role reports to the Chief Risk Officer and leads firm-wide AI governance initiatives, aligning practices with regulatory standards and serving as a trusted advisor to Partners and Senior Leadership on AI risk

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 6–10 years of international law firm experience.
• Experience in AI, risk and compliance is required.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution capability.
• Ability to interpret regulations and develop policy.
• Experience leading large, firm-wide projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the firm’s AI governance framework, including policies and controls.
• Establish governance processes for evaluating AI use cases and vendor due diligence.
• Ensure data governance supports AI adoption and risk minimization.
• Provide training for lawyers and staff on AI governance and ethics.
• Advise Partners on AI risk, ethics and controls across the AI lifecycle.
• Monitor global AI regulations and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Legal experience 6-10 years

AI risk & compliance

Strategic thinking

Regulatory interpretation

Cross-functional leadership

Verbal & written communication

Information governance knowledge

Risk management balance

Education

JD required

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is seeking a Director of AI Governance & Risk to mature a firm-wide AI governance framework, policies and controls. You will bridge legal, risk, compliance, and technology teams to manage AI risks across ideation, development, deployment and monitoring.

The role reports to the Chief Risk Officer and leads firm-wide AI governance initiatives, aligning practices with regulatory standards and serving as a trusted advisor to Partners and Senior Leadership on AI risk