Sr. Manager, Corporate Counsel - AI Compliance
About The Position
The Sr. Manager, Corporate Counsel – AI Compliance will provide strategic legal guidance on the development and use of AI-enabled products, services, and processes across Thermo Fisher’s global businesses. The role focuses on supporting innovation while managing legal, regulatory, and ethical risks associated with artificial intelligence and automated decision-making technologies. This position is part of the Global Privacy and Technology Office, collaborating closely with business, digital, and compliance leaders. Success in this role requires building strong relationships, working effectively across functions and time zones, and influencing through expertise and sound judgment in a highly matrixed organization. This hybrid role can be based at one of the following Thermo Fisher locations: Milan, Italy; Sofia, Bulgaria; Hillsboro, Oregon (USA); Morrisville, North Carolina (USA); or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA). We look forward to receiving your application in English.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in legal, compliance, privacy, or technology law, ideally with exposure to AI, digital innovation, or data governance matters.
- Practical understanding of global data protection and emerging AI regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, OECD principles, NIST AI RMF).
- Strong judgment, business orientation, and the ability to deliver clear, solution-focused legal advice in complex or novel situations.
- Collaborative mindset with experience working across multiple time zones and in a matrixed global organization.
- Advanced English proficiency; additional languages a plus.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or technology sectors desirable.
Responsibilities
- Partner with colleagues in Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, IT, IP, HR, Commercial, and Regulatory functions to ensure that product development and business operations align with company policy and global AI requirements.
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on the use, development, and deployment of AI technologies, including risk assessment, documentation, and compliance with emerging AI regulations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements that address AI functionality, data use, and algorithmic accountability, balancing risk mitigation with innovation goals.
- Support multiple Thermo Fisher businesses (AIG, SDG, CCG, LSG, LPG, BPG) in identifying, assessing, and managing AI-related risks in customer and supplier engagements.
- Advise and collaborate with the Global Privacy and Technology Office to enhance AI governance frameworks, streamline legal service delivery, and share best practices.
- Develop templates, guidance, and training materials to operationalize AI legal standards across business teams.
- Maintain and organize legally required documentation, ensuring readiness for audits or regulatory reviews.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Annual incentive bonus
- Comprehensive benefits
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
- Accident and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
