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Latham & Watkins · 1 month ago

Associate Director of AI Governance

US-NY-New York

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The Associate Director of AI Governance will lead the development and execution of the firm’s AI governance framework, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards while overseeing the implementation of AI governance practices.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

AI governance frameworkGenerative AIMachine learningNatural language processingLaw degreeU.S. State Bar admissionAIPrivacy legislationCompliance knowledgeInterpersonal skills

Required

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

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

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

Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Company

Latham & Watkins

Glassdoor4.3

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with more than 3,500 lawyers in its offices located in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

Founded in 1934

New York, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lw.com

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