Sr. Counsel (Artificial Intelligence) - U.S. Privacy and Cybersecurity Law and Policy

TD Bank • Southfield, NY

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About The Position

Department Overview: We are seeking a candidate with expertise in U.S. law related to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) , with a focus on U.S. privacy law in the financial services industry. This role includes assessing and advising on laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to data management and security, infrastructure and software development capabilities, and the use of advanced analytics and AI. Experience with cybersecurity law is a plus. It also includes providing timely and sound counsel to TD's US Data and Analytics team and the US Privacy Office , among others. The ideal candidate would have a background in collaborating with and advising cross-functional teams (e.g., Privacy Office, Product Legal, Marketing, Data, Regulatory, and Platforms and Technology) and a solid understanding of AI, privacy and cybersecurity risks. Additionally, you should be able to provide legal input/representation on incident response, privacy impact assessments, and agreements involving privacy provisions.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• J.D. from an Accredited Law School required
• 10+ Years of related experience
• Strong knowledge of at least one area of law relating to banking/financial services operations and issues
• Integrity and high moral standards
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong legal and analysis skills
• Detail oriented
• Must be able to apply legal knowledge to the business
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork and client skills
• Highly motivated
• Ability to provide difficult, complex and unwelcomed legal advice credibly and convincingly to management
• Strong technology aptitude including i) proficiency with standard office software and ability to learn and apply new technologies in work environment and ii) capacity to understand current and emerging technologies in the industry and how they affect business objectives
• Ability to identify problems and barriers, and effectively implement solutions to advance business strategy
• Operates with creativity and innovation; seeks different perspectives and new ideas
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Understands the value of knowledge management , builds and supports systems and tools that efficiently connect people to the knowledge they need to do their job

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge about the emerging capabilities of AI, Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), and related technology
• Experience partnering with technical teams and providing practical, risk-based advice
• Interest and/or experience in assessing and advising on AI legal, regulatory and related developments (e.g., the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and state AI and automated decision-making technology laws)
• Sharp issue-spotting and ability to effectively assess and manage complex legal issues
• Strong background in compliance, audit, and other detail-oriented legal programs
• Ability to rapidly digest, analyze, and propose solutions for dynamic problems
• Knowledge of privacy and data protection risks with AI systems and uses
• In-house experience at an AI, technology, FINTECH, or financial services company
• IAPP CIPP/U and AIGP certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• May manage paralegal and administrative staff, assigning responsibilities and evaluating results
• Provides leadership, coaching, counseling and guidance to staff
• Supervises external counsel providing advice or other legal services of the Company
• Works closely with General Counsel, department attorneys and external legal counsel on specific legal issues related to the Company's business
• Gives practical support and assistance to contemporaries, junior attorneys and staff
• Volunteers expert advice and experience
• Verifies the information has been understood
• Serves in one or more permanent or ad hoc practice groups or cross-practice teams of attorneys and staff
• Assists in the management of expenditures for external counsel
• Advises lines of business on best practices that help minimize legal and litigation risk
• May assist General Counsel in developing and managing departmental budget for both internal and external legal spend
• Anticipates client needs
• Deals with complex legal issues
• Clearly delivers difficult messages without jeopardizing client relationships
• Gives pragmatic legal opinions with reasons and rationale
• Provides advice in ambiguous situations; identifies and prevents future legal risks
• Identifies and takes action on future opportunities
• Resolves most situations where conflicts arise between the needs and desires of specific business units and the interests of the Company without requiring intervention of more senior attorneys
• Demonstrates highest professional ethical and behavioral standards and complies with all applicable Bar Rules and Codes of Professional Responsibility, and corporate ethical and behavioral standards
• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required

Benefits

• Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level