Senior Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Deliver legal support and advice on counseling issues, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence.

• Assist the Law Department in embracing legal technology and AI solutions.

• Develop best practices for the ethical use of AI within the Law Department and among external counsel.

• Offer legal support and guidance regarding e-Discovery, records management, vendor diligence, and external evaluations.

• Facilitate enterprise-wide AI initiatives by overseeing the development, governance, and implementation of secure and responsible AI systems.

• Evaluate the development and rollout of AI products and systems.

• Analyze and provide insights on AI regulations and standards.

• Partner with company leadership to ensure compliance and mitigate AI-related risks.

• Counsel AI product developers, engineers, data scientists, business teams, and legal departments on relevant laws and risk management strategies.

• Create AI guidance documents, playbooks, and governance materials.

• Advise on responsible AI practices within the Law Department, focusing on confidentiality, privilege, accuracy verification, and human oversight.

• Provide counsel on standards, guidelines, and contractual terms regulating AI usage by outside counsel and legal service providers.

• Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor on both legal and non-legal matters.

• Engage with and influence business clients across all organizational levels, including senior management.

• Build proactive relationships with clients and members of the Law Department.

• Operate independently and effectively under time constraints and deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law institution.

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

• In active good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant legal experience in law firms and/or in-house counsel positions.

• At least 3 years of experience in AI/ML, Gen AI, and agentic systems.

• Familiarity with federal and state AI regulatory compliance requirements, consumer protection, algorithmic bias/discrimination, antitrust, employment, intellectual property, data, and privacy laws.

• Demonstrated ability to identify risks and provide prudent risk recommendations while balancing rewards and business objectives.

• Capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience in technology, legal technology solutions architecture, or consulting, including the development of technical processes and solutions for electronically stored information.

• Background in advising on policies, standards, and technical controls related to discovery, information governance, and AI.

• A dedicated workspace free from interruptions to safeguard member PHI/HIPAA information.

• Self-supplied internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off.

• Company holidays.

• Personal holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid caregiver leave.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• Life insurance.

• Personal wellness and smart healthcare decision support.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings.