Senior AI & Information Governance Counsel

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP seeks an Assistant General Counsel in Los Angeles to lead risk and ethics initiatives across the Office of the General Counsel. You will advise on professional responsibility, confidentiality, and AI governance.

The role requires a JD, active license, 8+ years in a law firm, and expertise in ethical AI use and information governance, including e-discovery, subpoenas, and client-file retention.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and an active law license in good standing.
• Eight+ years of experience in a law firm, preferably in litigation.
• Expertise in ethical use of AI and information governance.
• Strong knowledge of professional responsibility rules and firm operations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on firm policies, ethics requirements, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Risk Management, AI & Knowledge, and IT to set AI governance practices.
• Lead training for attorneys and staff; enforce compliance with policies.

Skills

AI governance

Information Governance

Risk Management

Professional Responsibility

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active law license

Job description

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP seeks an Assistant General Counsel in Los Angeles to lead risk and ethics initiatives across the Office of the General Counsel. You will advise on professional responsibility, confidentiality, and AI governance.

The role requires a JD, active license, 8+ years in a law firm, and expertise in ethical AI use and information governance, including e-discovery, subpoenas, and client-file retention.