Assistant General Counsel – AI & IG Compliance

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Assistant General Counsel guiding AI ethics, information governance, and compliance at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Advising attorneys and firm departments on responsible AI use, professional responsibility, and legal information management.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNashville • California, District of Columbia, New York, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $275,000 - $375,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ethical use of AI and Information Governance, with a strong foundation in professional responsibility and compliance within a legal context. Capable of providing guidance on firm policies and managing training for attorneys and staff while promoting a collaborative culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris DoctorateActive Law LicenseExpertise in Ethical Use of AIStrong Knowledge of Professional Responsibility RulesEight+ Years of Experience in Law Firm

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Hard Skills

Information GovernanceE-Discovery ComplianceSubpoena ManagementFile Transfer PoliciesClient File RetentionLegal Ethics AdvisoryRisk Management CollaborationBest Practices Development

Soft Skills

Outstanding JudgmentDiplomacyCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer-Service-Focused Mindset

Industry Keywords

Legal ContextProfessional ResponsibilityLaw Firm OperationsConfidential Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support with ethical issues to senior members of the Office of the General Counsel, the Professional Responsibility Committee, and firm attorneys
Serve as a subject matter expert in AI and Information Governance risk
Advise on the responsible and ethical use of AI in the legal context
Guide and enforce compliance policies related to e-discovery, subpoenas, file transfers, and client file retention
Serve as a key contact for questions about firm policies, procedures, and ethics requirements
Advise on professional responsibility, ethics, confidentiality, and compliance matters
Collaborate with Risk Management, AI & Knowledge, and IT to develop best practices for AI tools and data management
Promote a collaborative and inclusive culture within the Office of General Counsel
Help manage and train attorneys and staff in the Office of General Counsel
Complete special projects assigned by senior members of the Office of General Counsel and Risk Management team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate
Active law license in good standing in at least one state
Eight+ years of experience in a law firm, preferably in a litigation role
Expertise in ethical use of AI and principles of sound Information Governance
Strong knowledge of professional responsibility rules and law firm operations
Curiosity and drive to expand expertise as issues facing large law firms evolve
Outstanding judgment, diplomacy, and communication skills
Ability to gain the confidence and respect of partners, associates, staff, management, and clients
Ability to provide clear and concise information under strict deadlines
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
Customer-service-focused mindset
Appreciation for confidential information and ability to communicate similar obligations to others throughout the firm

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Accommodation support for applicants
Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files regarding health plan negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts