Associate Director & Senior Counsel of AI Governance

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

About the Role

The Associate Director & Senior Counsel, AI Governance is an integral part of Latham’s Information Governance team and will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the firm’s AI governance framework, ensuring compliance with evolving legal and ethical standards, including AI safety and the responsible use of AI, while overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive AI governance framework that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. This role will be located in either our New York or Washington, DC office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Establishing and maintaining policies, guidelines, and documentation for the responsible development and deployment of AI tools, ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AI governance into existing compliance and risk management processes and to ensure AI practices comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks
• Reviewing and responding to AI-related provisions in engagement terms and outside counsel guidelines from clients
• Providing expert advice and guidance to internal teams and clients on AI governance and compliance matters
• Engaging with firm clients as necessary to answer questions related to the responsible use of Generative AI and the firm’s AI governance framework
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate highly developed and professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Display a strong understanding and experience with emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and their practical applications in a legal or corporate environment
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of relevant AI and privacy legislation, including the EU AI Act and GDPR

And have:

• A law degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to at least one U.S. State Bar
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional services or industry experience

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

 

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

 

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

 

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Pay Range

USD $280,000.00 - USD $320,000.00 /Yr.