Counsel, Legal, AI Global

Lenovo•Morrisville, NC

1d•$146,200 - $224,135•Hybrid

About The Position

Lenovo is seeking a high-impact technology senior lawyer to join its AI Global Legal team. This role will work closely with lead AI counsel and the global legal and regulatory team to understand, influence, and interpret global regulations and laws related to Artificial Intelligence as they apply to Lenovo’s business and products. The position will assist a worldwide multi-functional team in implementing compliance processes and provide counsel to diverse client groups regarding legal and regulatory matters concerning artificial intelligence. The AI Legal Team is responsible for advising business and technology teams on the development, deployment, and commercialization of AI-enabled products, services, tools, and internal systems globally. The team acts as Lenovo’s primary legal authority on AI regulation and governance, offering practical, risk-balanced guidance on emerging global requirements, including AI, privacy, cybersecurity, consumer protection, intellectual property, product, and sector-specific regulatory frameworks. In addition to supporting product and commercial initiatives, the AI Legal Team collaborates within and co-manages Lenovo’s Responsible AI Governance Program, develops corporate AI policies and standards, and partners with engineering, product, security, privacy, ethics, compliance, government affairs, and business leadership teams to enable responsible and innovative AI deployment across the company. As part of Lenovo’s Responsible AI Governance Program, the successful candidate will be instrumental in the Responsible AI review process and will support the Responsible AI Council (RAIC), Lenovo’s cross-functional executive governance body responsible for overseeing the implementation of Lenovo’s Corporate AI Policy and reviewing AI projects that pose significant legal, ethical, regulatory, or business risks. The review process involves assessing new AI initiatives through a structured intake and governance framework, coordinating with legal, privacy, security, ethics, and compliance stakeholders, evaluating regulatory and operational risks, recommending appropriate controls and mitigations, and preparing matters for executive review when necessary. This role demands close collaboration with senior business and technical leaders to ensure AI innovation is deployed responsibly, compliantly, and in alignment with Lenovo’s values and global governance standards.

Requirements

JD and admission to practice
8+ years of counseling, drafting and negotiation experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably focused on AI, software, SaaS, and related technologies

Nice To Haves

Experience with legal and regulatory interpretation with respect to advanced technology
Demonstrated effective interpersonal interaction, including with executives in a highly customer-satisfaction focused environment
Developed critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills, with a willingness to get into the details of complex problems and drive creative solutions
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Detail-oriented, with outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
Demonstrated exceptional judgment, integrity and ability to give practical advice appropriately weighing legal and business objectives
A strong team player who can work well with colleagues in all functional groups
Committed to his/her personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with constructive action

Responsibilities

Understand and interpret global legal and regulatory requirements as they apply to Artificial Intelligence and Lenovo’s operations and products
Work with internal and external government relations professionals and outside counsel to strategically engage with relevant regulators and agencies
Assist global legal and compliance team in developing and implementing compliance measures
Provide advice and support to diverse clients groups regarding AI legal matters
Work seamlessly with global legal team as a subject matter expert on AI law
Negotiate agreements with vendors, customers, and technology partners with respect to AI services, products, and technologies