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Counsel, AI Governance, Law and Compliance
Bristol Myers Squibb. Provide legal counsel on AI initiatives across intake review, risk classification, model development, deployment, monitoring, and decommissioning .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in AI legal counsel, risk assessment, and governance, with a strong ability to translate complex regulations into actionable business guidance. Proficient in stakeholder management and compliance training within the AI domain.
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JD Or Equivalent Legal DegreeActive Bar MembershipAI Legal And Compliance ExperienceKnowledge Of EU AI Act And NIST AI RMFStrong Drafting And Analytical Skills
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Hard Skills
AI Legal Risk AssessmentContract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceAI Governance Framework ImplementationData Privacy LawRisk ClassificationModel DevelopmentIncident Response WorkflowsAI Assurance ArtifactsMachine Learning Concepts
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementSound JudgmentAnalytical ThinkingIndependent OperationDiscretion
Tools & Technologies
AI-Enabled ToolsGovernance ToolingDigital Product Development
Certifications & Qualifications
CIPP CertificationIAPP AIGP Certification
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnologyHealthcareLife SciencesGDPRHIPAACCPA/CPRAChina PIPLResponsible AIAI Standards Bodies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide legal counsel on AI initiatives across intake review, risk classification, model development, deployment, monitoring, and decommissioning
- Conduct and document AI legal risk assessments covering intellectual property, privacy, bias and fairness, transparency, safety, accountability, and third-party risk
- Support implementation of the enterprise AI governance framework, including model inventory, lifecycle controls, human oversight protocols, and incident response workflows
- Track and interpret global AI laws, regulations, guidance, and standards, translating them into policies, playbooks, standards, and training materials
- Review and negotiate AI-related contractual provisions with vendors, partners, and customers
- Advise on generative AI and high-risk AI use cases across R&D, commercial, medical, manufacturing, and enabling functions
- Partner with Privacy Law & Compliance on automated decision-making, profiling, cross-border data transfers, and data subject rights
- Support engagement with regulators, industry groups, and standards bodies
- Contribute to internal thought leadership on responsible AI
- Help design and deliver AI governance and compliance training
- Maintain documentation for audit readiness, regulatory inquiries, and governance maturity assessments
- Partner with Business Insights and Technology, Privacy, Data Governance, and business stakeholders
- Report to the Head of AI Governance, Law and Compliance
Requirements
What you’ll need- JD (or equivalent legal degree) required
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required
- 5-7 years of combined legal experience at a top law firm or in-house
- Minimum 2 years of substantive experience in AI legal and compliance or AI governance
- Working knowledge of the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, OECD AI Principles, and U.S. federal and state AI guidance
- Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into pragmatic, business-aligned guidance
- Strong drafting and analytical skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment
- Sound judgment and discretion in handling novel, ambiguous, and high-visibility issues
- CIPP and/or IAPP AIGP certification preferred
- Prior pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industry experience preferred
- Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, and China PIPL preferred
- Experience with AI assurance artifacts and governance tooling preferred
- Working understanding of machine learning concepts, data science workflows, and digital product development preferred
- Experience supporting third-party/vendor AI risk reviews and contracting preferred
- Engagement with industry working groups, standards bodies, or responsible AI forums preferred
- Comfort using AI-enabled tools to enhance legal workflows and efficiency preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Wellbeing support
- Retirement and financial protection benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S.-based exempt employees
- 11 paid company holidays each year
- 160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
- 3 optional holidays for eligible employees
- Paid sick leave
- Up to two paid volunteer days per year
- Summer hours flexibility
- Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
- Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- Reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments
- Opportunities for growth
- Supportive, inclusive, flexible work environment