Senior Counsel, AI-Driven Contract Intelligence

Buc--ee

Pearland (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Buc-ee's, Ltd. in Pearland, TX, seeks a Senior Counsel to lead AI-enabled contract review and integration across the Legal Department. You will drive deployment, standardize templates, and train attorneys on AI tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and risk management.

The role requires extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation, with a strong focus on data privacy, AI ethics, and in-house contracting. This is an in-office position in the SH 288 and Hwy 518 area.

Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible to become licensed in Texas within one year.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Minimum 8–10 years of experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk management.
Demonstrated experience with AI-driven contract review or document automation platforms (e.g., Ironclad, Evisort, Luminance, Harvey, etc.).
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with Lexis and Westlaw legal research tools.
Prior in-house experience preferred, especially in a high-volume contracting environment.
Strong understanding of data-privacy, confidentiality, and AI-ethics principles in legal workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead the deployment and continuous optimization of AI-powered contract review and analytics tools used by the Legal Department.
Evaluate every contract submitted for legal review to identify key risks, missing terms, and inconsistencies using AI and machine-learning platforms.
Collaborate with responsible attorneys to revise and enhance contract language based on AI recommendations and best practices.
Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, clause libraries, and playbooks informed by AI data and business trends.
Serve as subject-matter expert on legal AI applications and train attorneys and paralegals on effective use of AI tools.
Collaborate with IT and Procurement to ensure secure integration of AI platforms and compliance with data-privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Research and stay current on AI regulations, legal-ethics guidelines, and technology trends affecting contract management.
Track and report metrics on contract review efficiency, risk identification, and process improvement outcomes.
Assist the Assistant General Counsel and other department attorneys with complex contract negotiations and projects.
Maintain organized records, deadlines, and workflows within the company’s contract management system.