Lead AI Counsel

U.S. Bank

Lead AI Counsel at U.S. Bank supporting AI Center of Excellence with legal and regulatory guidance.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeNew York City • District of Columbia, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $194,225 - $228,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret and advise on emerging AI-related laws, regulations, and guidance (e.g., banking regulations, consumer protection, data privacy, algorithmic accountability, AI safety requirements)
Monitor global regulatory developments related to AI and machine learning and assess impact on enterprise strategy and operations
Partner with risk and technology teams to advise on legal risks associated with training data, model transparency, bias mitigation, and system outputs
Provide practical legal guidance in the design and deployment of generative AI and automated decisioning systems
Provide assistance to the Procurement team with review and negotiating contracts with AI vendors, cloud providers, and data licensors
Educate Law Division and business leaders on AI-related legal risks and opportunities
Work with Legal Operations to develop strategy for Law Division’s use of AI

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed by and in good standing with the appropriate state bar association or other appropriate state attorney licensing authority
10+ years of legal experience, with significant experience in financial services, technology, or regulatory counseling
Expertise in AI/ML technology issues, privacy law, and data governance
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in highly regulated environments
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI-related lawsregulationsdata privacyalgorithmic accountabilityAI safety requirementslegal guidancecontract negotiationdata governanceprivacy lawAI/ML technology issues

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipcross-functional collaborationeducational skillsadvisory skillsstrategic thinkingrisk assessmentproblem-solvingnegotiation skillsstakeholder engagement

Certifications

state bar association license