Assistant General Counsel - AI & IG Compliance

• Provide support with ethical issues to senior members of the Office of the General Counsel, the Professional Responsibility Committee, and firm attorneys
• Serve as a subject matter expert in AI and Information Governance risk
• Advise on the responsible and ethical use of AI in the legal context
• Guide and enforce compliance policies related to e-discovery, subpoenas, file transfers, and client file retention
• Serve as a key contact for questions about firm policies, procedures, and ethics requirements
• Advise on professional responsibility, ethics, confidentiality, and compliance matters
• Collaborate with Risk Management, AI & Knowledge, and IT to develop best practices for AI tools and data management
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive culture within the Office of General Counsel
• Help manage and train attorneys and staff in the Office of General Counsel
• Complete special projects assigned by senior members of the Office of General Counsel and Risk Management team

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate
• Active law license in good standing in at least one state
• Eight+ years of experience in a law firm, preferably in a litigation role
• Expertise in ethical use of AI and principles of sound Information Governance
• Strong knowledge of professional responsibility rules and law firm operations
• Curiosity and drive to expand expertise as issues facing large law firms evolve
• Outstanding judgment, diplomacy, and communication skills
• Ability to gain the confidence and respect of partners, associates, staff, management, and clients
• Ability to provide clear and concise information under strict deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
• Customer-service-focused mindset
• Appreciation for confidential information and ability to communicate similar obligations to others throughout the firm

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in ethical use of AI and Information Governance, with a strong foundation in professional responsibility and compliance within a legal context. Capable of providing guidance on firm policies and managing training for attorneys and staff while promoting a collaborative culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Juris Doctorate
• Active Law License
• Expertise in Ethical Use of AI
• Strong Knowledge of Professional Responsibility Rules
• Eight+ Years of Experience in Law Firm

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Information Governance
• E-Discovery Compliance
• Subpoena Management
• File Transfer Policies
• Client File Retention
• Legal Ethics Advisory
• Risk Management Collaboration
• Best Practices Development

Soft Skills

• Outstanding Judgment
• Diplomacy
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Customer-Service-Focused Mindset

Industry Keywords

• Legal Context
• Professional Responsibility
• Law Firm Operations
• Confidential Information Management