Senior Counsel at Gulf Copper and Manufacturing Corporation

Galveston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Guidance, Risk Management, Document Drafting, Compliance Oversight, Mentoring, Contract Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance, AI Laws, Risk Mitigation, Governance Programs, Product Support, Engineering Support, Data Science, LLMs, Legal Strategy, Stakeholder Education

Industry

Maritime Transportation

Description

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 AI 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 AI governance programs, policies, and risk assessment tools. Product & Engineering Support: Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Marketing, Data Science) to guide AI/ML projects, LLMs, and data handling. Contract Negotiation: Draft and negotiate AI-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. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.

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Responsibilities

This role provides expert legal guidance on complex issues, advising leadership, managing high-risk matters, drafting critical documents, and overseeing compliance across various business functions. The counsel acts as a strategic partner, balancing legal requirements with business objectives in areas like contracts, transactions, and litigation.