Senior Legal Counsel, AI, for EMEA

at  Lenovo

GENERAL INFORMATION

Req #
WD00073444
Career area:
Legal
Country/Region:
United Kingdom
State:
Hampshire
City:
Farnborough
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Working time:
Full-time

Additional Locations:

• United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough

DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for a high-impact technology senior lawyer to lead interpretation of EU AI Act and regulations with respect to Lenovo’s business and products, assist worldwide multifunction team in implementing compliance processes, and provide counsel to diverse client groups regarding the Act and legal matters relating to artificial intelligence generally.

REQUIREMENTS:

• JD or LLM and admission to practice
• 12 years of legal counseling, drafting and negotiation experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably focused on AI, software, SaaS, and related technologies
• 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:

• Frequent (1-2 per month) travel within EU, and occasional travel outside of Europe.

• Understand and interpret EU AI Act requirements as they apply to Lenovo
• 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 EU AI Act and AI legal matters
• Work seamlessly with global legal team as a subject matter expert on the Act and AI law
• Negotiate agreements with vendors, customers, and technology partners with respect to AI services, products, and technologies