Senior Counsel, AI Legal – Operations & Commercial

Role Purpose

This role provides senior legal support for the operationalization and scaling of AI across AbbVie, with a focus on enterprise AI use cases, commercial transactions, and governance processes. The position exists to enable efficient, consistent, and risk‑aligned deployment of AI technologies across the organization.

Scope & Impact

• Enterprise scope supporting high‑volume AI deployment and adoption across business functions
• Leads legal support for AI‑related commercial transactions and operational processes
• Plays a key role in scaling AI governance frameworks and intake processes (e.g., ACTOR)
• Serves as a senior legal advisor to business and functional stakeholders
• Individual contributor role with broad cross‑functional engagement

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide senior legal support for AI‑enabled use cases across all business functions, including commercial, R&D, and enterprise productivity tools
• Conduct and oversee legal risk assessments at scale, including:
  • Data privacy and data governance risks
  • Intellectual property and licensing considerations
  • Regulatory and compliance implications
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex AI‑related commercial agreements, including:
  • SaaS and AI vendor agreements
  • Data licensing and use agreements
  • AI‑enabled service and platform agreements
• Lead development and implementation of:
  • Standard AI contracting templates and fallback positions
  • Enterprise playbooks for AI procurement and vendor engagement
• Partner with Legal Operations and Governance teams to:
  • Scale and optimize AI intake and review processes (e.g., ACTOR, workflow tools)
  • Improve efficiency and consistency in legal review
• Provide senior‑level guidance and training to business stakeholders on AI legal risks and best practices
• Escalate and coordinate resolution of high‑risk or complex issues with AI Legal leadership

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership
• Minimum 5+ years of legal experience
• Significant experience in commercial contracting and technology transactions
• Strong expertise in data privacy, IP, and SaaS agreements
• Proven ability to manage complex, high‑volume legal workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience preferred
• Experience with AI/ML technologies or digital platforms
• Prior in‑house experience in a large, matrixed organization
• Familiarity with enterprise governance and workflow tools

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business judgment and pragmatic legal approach
• Advanced contract negotiation and issue‑spotting skills
• Ability to operate at scale in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Clear and effective communication skills

Benefits

• Compensation range: determined by job grade and location (specific range provided upon request)
• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)
• Eligibility to participate in AbbVie long‑term incentive programs

Equal Opportunity Employment

AbbVie is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. (US & Puerto Rico only) – If you require a reasonable accommodation, please visit our accommodations page.