Senior Counsel
gulfcopper · Galveston, TX
About The Role
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.
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