Legal Counsel Digital Technology and AI

This is a unique opportunity for a talented and motivated technology lawyer to join GSKs Global Legal and Compliance team. This Legal Counsel role sits within the Digital Privacy and Cybersecurity team supporting GSKs global digital transformation and providing legal advice on a wide range of technology matters including artificial intelligence (AI) open source software licensing platform agreements and cloud services.

The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic and solutionoriented solicitor or barrister with experience advising on digital health AI or broader tech law issues. While the focus of the role is on digital and technology matters familiarity with data protection laws (such as UK GDPR and international equivalents) will be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on technologyrelated initiatives including AI tools and platforms software licensing SaaS agreements opensource software and emerging technologies.

• Support digital innovation projects across GSKs commercial R&D and supply chain functions ensuring legal risk is identified and appropriately managed.

• Review draft and negotiate a range of technologyrelated agreements including licensing collaboration and development agreements with a focus on digital tools and platforms.

• Contribute to the development and rollout of legal guidance and training to stakeholders on AI tech and digital contracting matters.

• Advise on legal aspects of GSKs AI governance policies and contribute to the operationalisation of the AI Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

• Advise on strategy around data ethics and analytics.

• Support crossfunctional initiatives involving Legal Tech Procurement Cybersecurity and Compliance teams.

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the fields of AI opensource software cloud computing and related areas providing strategic input as appropriate.

• Assist in the development and refinement of contract templates and playbooks to support efficient delivery of legal advice at scale.

• Work with Privacy colleagues on intersecting issues such as responsible AI data sharing and privacyenhancing technologies.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years PQE in technology law gained in private practice or inhouse.

• Strong experience advising on technology transactions and/or digital projects ideally within a regulated industry.

• Interest in and knowledge of AI technologies and their legal implications including opensource licensing and algorithmic accountability.

• Familiarity with UK and EU data protection frameworks (e.g. UK GDPR) is desirable but not essential.

• You will have a riskbased approach to digital with a solutionoriented approach. Ability to cut through complex legal issues and deliver advice with simplicity is key to this role.

• A clear communicator with the ability to provide commercial practical advice to stakeholders across the business.

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with an ability to manage complexity and prioritise effectively.

• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute to a dynamic and fastevolving team.

Job Application Close Date: 5th May 2023

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