Senior Counsel - AI, Privacy & Security Legal (Hybrid)

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide legal advice to the organization on complex legal issues for artificial intelligence (AI), privacy and cybersecurity, as well as serving as the primary attorney for AI guidance and governance. Provide guidance within assigned practice area(s) to in-house constituents.

Requirements

JD from an ABA accredited law school
Five years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience advising on technology, privacy/security, and AI or automated decision-making matters
Demonstrated ability to build, implement, or operate governance programs
Licensed or eligible to practice in the applicable state
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), AI Governance Professional (AIGP) or comparable certifications and experience
Ability to effectively communicate, both written and oral, with the intended audience
Ability to exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
Ability to exercise agility and adaptability in providing legal advice
Extensive knowledge of privacy and security legal principles, laws and regulations, such as HIPAA, GLBA, NY DFS Cybersecurity rules and regulations, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), etc.
Strong understanding of AI legal principles, laws, and regulations, such as the EU AI Act, state AI/algorithmic accountability laws (including Colorado), FTC guidance, NAIC AI guidance, and other regimes related to automated decision-making and consumer transparency, etc.
Comfortable in a rapidly changing corporate environment
Proficient using MS Office

Nice To Haves

Experience building or leading an AI governance program (in-house, in a regulated industry, or at a law firm advising enterprise clients)
Experience advising on generative AI use (including prompt governance, output review, human oversight, and IP/copyright considerations)
Experience with third-party AI/vendor due diligence, including security and privacy assessments, audit rights, and model/data ownership terms
Experience supporting regulatory inquiries/examinations related to technology, data, AI, or consumer protection
Background partnering with data science/engineering teams or prior technical training (coursework, certifications, or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

Work on complex legal issues where analysis requires identification and evaluation of multiple factors.
Manage legal matters provided to a number of in-house constituents within practice area(s).
Exercise independent judgment regarding legal advice with limited supervision of more senior attorneys.
Negotiate discrete disputes within practice area(s).
Review and draft documents and templates within practice area(s).
Serve as the primary legal advisor for enterprise AI guidance and governance, counseling on responsible AI, AI risk management, and legal/regulatory compliance across the AI lifecycle (use case intake, development, procurement, deployment, monitoring, and retirement).
Advise on AI-related risk issues, including automated decision-making, bias/fairness, transparency/notice, explainability, human oversight, and consumer disclosures, and help establish legally appropriate guardrails.
Negotiate and advise on contracts and provisions related to AI, privacy, and cyber security, including AI and cloud services, software licensing, data processing agreements, and AI development contracts.
Develop and maintain guidance and governance documentation related to AI, privacy, and cyber security, including policies, standards, procedures, frameworks, playbooks, and approval workflows for AI and privacy use cases.
Conduct legal research, monitor, review and analyze proposed legislation, assess applicability and operational impacts, and assist business in understanding the requirements and impact.
Coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel.
May provide input into the selection of outside counsel from preselected counsel list.
Participate in and may lead departmental and cross-functional working groups in identified areas of legal expertise or development.
May manage and/or mentor junior attorneys or paralegals and help scale legal support for AI, privacy and cybersecurity legal reviews and governance.
Develop template agreements.
Develop and deliver training and job aids to various groups throughout the business.
Advise on AI and privacy use case reviews and impact assessments.
Respond to regulatory inquiries or examinations.
Manage litigation or regulatory actions of moderate complexity, and other activities to support legal, compliance and business groups.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs