Senior Corporate Counsel, AI & Tech Contracts

Baker Tilly; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking an experienced attorney to advance technology and AI contracting across the organization, including drafting, negotiating, and interpreting complex technology agreements. The role requires managing the lifecycle of contracts, collaborating with legal, risk and business leaders, and guiding process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a top law firm or in-house, strong skills in AI/privacy laws, IP issues and data protection, and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pushing forward technology and AI contracting for the organization.
• Draft, negotiate, and review technology transactions, contracts and agreements; provide counsel on interpretation of active contracts and handle contractual dispute resolution.
• Significant involvement in contractual matters throughout the contract lifecycle from formation to termination for diverse agreements.
• Manage multiple contracts and projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Work with the legal and risk management department and business leadership on projects related to process improvements, risk mitigation and legal policy development.
• Collaborate with external vendors and legal counsel as necessary.

Skills

Contract drafting

AI contracting

Legal research

Stakeholder collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking an experienced attorney to advance technology and AI contracting across the organization, including drafting, negotiating, and interpreting complex technology agreements. The role requires managing the lifecycle of contracts, collaborating with legal, risk and business leaders, and guiding process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a top law firm or in-house, strong skills in AI/privacy laws, IP issues and data protection, and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint