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Senior Counsel

gulfcopper · Galveston, TX

External listingfull-timeRecently

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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