Senior Counsel – Contract Intelligence and AI Integration

Buc-ee's•Pearland, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Counsel – Contract Intelligence and AI Integration will lead the implementation and oversight of artificial-intelligence-based contract review tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and risk management across the Legal Department. This attorney will analyze all incoming contracts using AI-driven platforms, identify potential risks or deviations, and collaborate with responsible attorneys to improve and standardize contract language. The role requires strong legal acumen combined with technological fluency and a commitment to innovation and process improvement. NOTE: This is an IN-OFFICE opportunity only, located in the SH 288 and Hwy 518 area.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in Texas or licensed in another state and 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 skill level with Microsoft Applications
Familiarity with Lexis and Westlaw legal research tools
Strong understanding of data-privacy, confidentiality, and AI-ethics principles in legal workflows

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house experience preferred, especially in a high-volume contracting environment

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
It is an essential function of this job for the employee to work in-office at the employee’s assigned work site. No remote work is available
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation