AI Literacy Associate Director
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 185500 - 225000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
AI Literacy Associate Director is responsible for designing launching and continuously improving Sidleys firmwide AI Literacy program for lawyers and business professionals. The role blends responsible AI governance change management instructional design and executive communication to scale practical AI proficiency across the Firm. This leader will create audience-specific engagement programs; embed Responsible AI standards in all training; collaborate with OGC and Sidley Compliance on policies and represent Sidleys program externally with clients and at public forums. The role will collaborate internally with the Data and AI department and operate as a subject matter expert who partners closely with Learning and Development Knowledge Management Information Security & Privacy. The ideal candidate demonstrates polished executive presence and can deliver compelling presentations and demos to partners Firm leadership and clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and drive the AI Literacy vision roadmap and operating plan; define learning objectives and proficiency levels by audience (attorneys staff leadership practice groups) in direct support of firm approved AI tools in collaboration with the Knowledge Management and Learning and Development teams.
- Organize grow and build engagement programs: internal communications adoption campaigns practice-tailored playbooks a network of AI Champions and a community of practice
- Act as a subject matter experting working with internal teams to drive the design and production of curricula (101 through advanced) utilizing standard firm messaging channels and platforms including live workshops e-learning modules microlearning simulations office hours and a searchable content library.
- In partnership with the Office of General Counsel define and operationalize Responsible AI at Sidley; codify principles acceptable-use guidelines risk controls data-handling and confidentiality standards; e InfoSec/Privacy and Compliance.
- Partner with Learning & Development to deliver content via the Firms LMS; track completions assessments CLE eligibility and certification pathways where applicable.
- Coordinate with Product Management and Engineering on AI tool rollouts; help ensure enablement content (prompting standards configuration tips use-case guides) is current and consistent with AI Literacy messaging.
- Coordinate with internal teams to develop adoption and impact metrics.
- As needed partner with Marketing and Communications teams to create client-facing materials and present Sidleys AI Literacy and Responsible AI approach to clients; partner with Marketing/BD for proposals thought leadership and events.
- Deliver polished presentations to partners committees leadership and client audiences.
- Maintain awareness of developments in generative AI legal technology and AI governance/regulation; translate changes into timely updates to policies playbooks and curricula.
- Participate in authoring practical guidance (prompting standards model selection risk triage workflows data retention) and ensure accessibility for global audiences.
- Other duties as needed.
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Salary Range To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources). Education and/or Experience Required: A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in the legal or professional services industry including substantial experience working in a law firm as well as experience applying AI technologies to legal use cases. Preferred: Other Skills and Abilities: The following will also be required of the successful candidate: Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-Hybrid #LI-OE1Qualifications
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Program assessment
- FDA Regulations
- Manufacturing & Controls
- Program Evaluation
- budget forecast
- Research Experience
- Operations Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
Sidley is a global law firm, collaborating across disciplines and borders to help clients in more than 70 countries achieve business objectives.
