Senior Counsel, AI and Data

EVERSANA Life Sciences LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 178,190 - 213,725; Full time

Job summary

EVERSANA Life Sciences LLC is looking for a Senior Counsel to join their legal team, focusing on artificial intelligence and data strategies. This position involves providing comprehensive legal advice, assessing risks, and partnering with various teams within the company to ensure compliant AI operations.

The ideal candidate should possess at least 10 to 12 years of legal experience, specifically in technology, AI, and intellectual property matters, and be skilled in managing complex legal issues while offering practical solutions.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of relevant legal experience, advising on technology, AI and data matters.
• Ability to assess legal issues related to emerging technologies.
• Strong communication skills and practical legal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on AI and data use.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and legal expenses.

Skills

Legal advisory

AI and data risk assessment

Contract negotiation

Intellectual property knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor from accredited law school

Job description

• Compensation: USD 178,190 - USD 213,725 - yearly

Company Description

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’ve fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next‑generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start‑ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self‑reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.

Job Description

THE POSITION:

EVERSANA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Counsel to join our legal team. This role will serve as a hands‑on legal advisor and counselor supporting the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) and data initiatives. The Senior Counsel will provide legal advice and risk assessment related to AI and data use across the enterprise. The candidate will act as a trusted advisor and primary contributor, with strong ownership of outcomes.

The Senior Counsel will partner with business, product, and technology teams, as well as Legal, Compliance, and Privacy colleagues, to evaluate AI use cases and provide clear, practical legal guidance that enables responsible and compliant deployment of AI capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring 10‑12+ years of relevant legal experience, including experience in a similar role advising on technology, AI, data, or intellectual property matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• CORE LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide expert legal counsel to various business units
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements
  • Identify, analyze, and assess legal risks and provide proactive advice
  • Stay abreast of relevant changes in laws, regulations, and industry trends
  • Collaborate effectively with other members of the Legal and Compliance function and cross‑functional teams
  • Manage outside counsel relationships and legal expenses
• ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
  • Provide legal advice and risk assessment on AI tools, models, and data‑driven initiatives across the enterprise
  • Identify and assess legal risks related to intellectual property, data use, privacy, regulatory compliance, and contractual exposure
  • Apply sound legal judgment to evaluate AI use cases and provide clear, practical, business‑oriented guidance
  • Serve as a legal advisor to business, product, and technology teams supporting the development and deployment of AI‑enabled offerings
  • Enable business teams to move forward with AI initiatives in a responsible, compliant, and commercially viable manner
• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, DATA, AND AI ADVISORY
  • Act as a subject matter expert on AI‑related legal issues, with a strong emphasis on intellectual property and data‑related risks
  • Advise on:
    • AI model development, training, and deployment
    • Training data sourcing, licensing, and copyright considerations
    • Ownership and use of AI‑generated outputs
    • Data use, access, and privacy requirements
  • Provide legal guidance on protecting enterprise IP while managing third‑party IP exposure
• COMMERCIAL / CONTRACTING
  • Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to AI, technology, and data use, including:
  • Technology and SaaS agreements
  • Data usage – data rights, licensing, and training data provisions
  • AI output ownership, use restrictions, and indemnities
  • Advise on contractual risk allocation in AI‑enabled products and services
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• All other duties as assigned.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by an employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. If reasonable accommodation is needed to perform the essential functions of your job position, please contact Human Resources.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

• Travel (Less than 10%)

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job‑related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school
• 10‑12+ years of relevant legal experience, including experience in a similar role advising on technology, AI, data, or intellectual property matters
• Strong ability to assess legal issues related to AI, data, and emerging technologies
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, cross‑functional legal matters and drive issues to resolution
• Strong communication skills and ability to deliver practical, business‑oriented legal guidance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in the technology industry or with AI‑driven products and services
• Experience with data privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
• Strong background in intellectual property (highly preferred), including copyright, licensing, or technology/IP transactions

Additional Information

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].