Counsel, Legal, AI Global

Description:

Description and Requirements
High-impact technology senior lawyer to work with lead AI counsel and global legal and regulatory team to understand, influence, and interpret global regulations and laws with respect Artificial Intelligence as they apply to Lenovo's business and products, assist worldwide multifunction team in implementing compliance processes, and provide counsel to diverse client groups regarding legal and regulatory matters relating to artificial intelligence generally.

Lenovo's AI Legal Team is responsible for advising business and technology teams on the development, deployment, and commercialization of AI-enabled products, services, tools, and internal systems worldwide. The team serves as Lenovo's primary legal authority on AI regulation and governance, providing practical, risk-balanced guidance on emerging global requirements, including AI, privacy, cybersecurity, consumer protection, intellectual property, product, and sector-specific regulatory frameworks. In addition to supporting product and commercial initiatives, the AI Legal Team works within and co-manages Lenovo's Responsible AI Governance Program, develops corporate AI policies and standards, and partners closely with engineering, product, security, privacy, ethics, compliance, government affairs, and business leadership teams to enable responsible and innovative AI deployment across the company.

As part of Lenovo's Responsible AI Governance Program, the successful candidate will play a key role in the Responsible AI review process and support the Responsible AI Council (RAIC), Lenovo's cross-functional executive governance body responsible for overseeing implementation of Lenovo's Corporate AI Policy and reviewing AI projects that present significant legal, ethical, regulatory, or business risk. The review process involves assessing new AI initiatives through a structured intake and governance framework, coordinating with legal, privacy, security, ethics, and compliance stakeholders, evaluating regulatory and operational risks, recommending appropriate controls and mitigations, and preparing matters for executive review when necessary. This role requires close collaboration with senior business and technical leaders to ensure AI innovation is deployed responsibly, compliantly, and in alignment with Lenovo's values and global governance standards.

Job Responsibilities (Essential functions and duties):

• Understand and interpret global legal and regulatory requirements as they apply to Artificial Intelligence and Lenovo's operations and products
• Work with internal and external government relations professionals and outside counsel to strategically engage with relevant regulators and agencies
• Assist global legal and compliance team in developing and implementing compliance measures
• Provide advice and support to diverse clients groups regarding AI legal matters
• Work seamlessly with global legal team as a subject matter expert on AI law
• Negotiate agreements with vendors, customers, and technology partners with respect to AI services, products, and technologies

Basic Job Requirements:

• JD and admission to practice
• 8+ years of counseling, drafting and negotiation experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably focused on AI, software, SaaS, and related technologies

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience with legal and regulatory interpretation with respect to advanced technology
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal interaction, including with executives in a highly customer-satisfaction focused environment
• Developed critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills, with a willingness to get into the details of complex problems and drive creative solutions
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, with outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
• Demonstrated exceptional judgment, integrity and ability to give practical advice appropriately weighing legal and business objectives
• A strong team player who can work well with colleagues in all functional groups
• Committed to his/her personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with constructive action

Travel Requirements:
1-2 per quarter travel within US, and occasional international travel

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

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