Apply on Employer Site

Barclays Investment Bank · 17 hours ago

AI and Emerging Technology Counsel VP

Building 300-115 South Jefferson Rd Campus, Whippany

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$200K/yr - $290K/yr

Barclays Investment Bank is seeking an AI and Emerging Technology Counsel VP to shape the firm’s legal strategy regarding artificial intelligence and next-generation technologies. This role involves guiding the business through evolving AI laws and regulations, ensuring compliance while fostering innovation, and collaborating with various teams to influence policy and governance.

BankingFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance

Legal advice and support to the business on cybersecurity, data privacy, intellectual property (IP) and emerging tech matters, including cybersecurity and data privacy incidents, IP protection and technology deployment

Representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to cybersecurity, data privacy, IP protection and emerging tech, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations

Creation and review of legal documents such as data protection policies, cybersecurity protocols, IP licenses and emerging tech policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank's cybersecurity, data privacy, IP protection and emerging tech practices

Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity, data privacy, IP protection and emerging tech

Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls

To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures

If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements

If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others

OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions

Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment

Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda

Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business

Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies

Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions

Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes

Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes

Qualification

AI-related legal expertiseEmerging technology regulationsCybersecurity legal adviceData privacy complianceIntellectual property lawNegotiating complex agreementsCross-functional collaborationRisk managementBusiness acumenStrategic thinking

Required

Qualified attorney with significant experience in‑house or at a top law firm, with a track record advising on AI‑related or emerging‑technology legal, regulatory, and risk frameworks within a highly controlled environment

Expertise interpreting AI‑focused and technology‑aligned laws, rules, and regulations (LRRs) and translating them into actionable guidance, policies, and controls

Demonstrated ability to advise on complex technology and data‑driven legal issues, and influence senior stakeholders

Preferred

Strong background in a relevant legal domain—such as intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity, financial services regulation, Cloud, or TMT—with the ability to apply these frameworks to emerging technologies

Previous experience negotiating complex agreements with AI, software, and technology vendors, including evaluating licensing, data rights, and associated risk considerations

Demonstrated success collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design, build, and implement governance programs and operationalize AI use cases across the enterprise

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Other paid leave for qualifying circumstances

Incentive award

Company

Barclays Investment Bank

Barclays Investment Bank offers large corporate clients with strategic advisory, financing, and risk management solutions. It is a sub-organization of Barclays Corporate Banking.

Founded in 1997

London, England, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.investmentbank.barclays.com

H1B Sponsorship

Barclays Investment Bank has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2022 (1)