Lead Corporate Counsel — AI & Tech Contracting

Baker Tilly (US); Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a seasoned attorney to lead technology contracting and AI-related agreements in our Frisco, Texas office. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and interpreting complex tech contracts, and guiding risk and policy initiatives across business lines.

Qualified candidates have a Juris Doctorate, 5+ years in a law firm or in-house role, and strong proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in a law firm (preferably Am Law 100) or in-house attorney managing tech contracting.
• Ability to work effectively within a demanding, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with AI laws, information privacy laws, HIPAA, PHI, BAA, and related agreements.
• Understanding AI contracting complexities including data ownership, IP issues, training concerns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Push forward technology and AI contracting for the organization.
• Draft, negotiate, and review technology transactions, contracts and agreements; providing counsel regarding interpretation; manage lifecycle from formation to termination.
• Manage multiple contracts and projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Work with the legal and risk management department and business leadership to assist/lead on projects related to process improvements, risk mitigation and legal policy development.
• Collaborate with external vendors and legal counsel as necessary.

Skills

AI contracting

Data privacy laws

IP ownership

MS Office

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a seasoned attorney to lead technology contracting and AI-related agreements in our Frisco, Texas office. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and interpreting complex tech contracts, and guiding risk and policy initiatives across business lines.

Qualified candidates have a Juris Doctorate, 5+ years in a law firm or in-house role, and strong proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Travel up to 10% may be required.