Senior Counsel
Galveston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Senior Counsel
Benefits:
- 401 (k)
- Group Health & Dental Plan
- Short-& Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Holiday & Vacation Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
Overview and Purpose
Provides expert legal guidance on complex matters advising leadership managing high-risk issues drafting key documents overseeing compliance and often mentoring junior staff acting as a strategic partner to balance legal requirements with business goals handling everything from contracts and transactions (M&A licensing) to litigation and regulatory changes
Key Responsibilities
- Regulatory Compliance:Advise on global laws (EU AI Act CCPA GDPR etc.) and build compliance frameworks.
- Risk Management:Identify assess and mitigate legal risks in AI development deployment and data use.
- Governance:Develop and maintain governance programs policies and risk assessment tools.
- Product & Engineering Support:Partner with cross-functional teams (Product Engineering Marketing Data Science) to guide ML projects LLMs and data handling.
- Contract Negotiation:Draft and negotiate related contractual clauses with vendors and partners.
- Policy & Strategy:Translate complex technical concepts into practical legal advice and contribute to legal strategy.
- Stakeholder Education:Educate internal teams on legal requirements and best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- Juris Doctor (JD)(or equivalent) and active bar membership.
- Experience (3-5 years) in tech law privacy data governance Intellectual Property or regulatory matters.
- Strong communication negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to balance innovation with risk and compliance.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement please email:emailprotected. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail:emailprotected.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
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