AI Governance & Risk Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an AI Governance and Risk Manager to join a forward-thinking international law firm in London, where your expertise will be pivotal in shaping the future of digital legal delivery.

This role offers you the chance to work at the cutting edge of technology and risk management, supporting the development and implementation of robust governance frameworks for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

• Work closely with senior stakeholders across digital legal delivery, business services, and practice groups to embed AI governance standards and risk management processes throughout the organisation.
• Play a key role in developing and operationalising frameworks that address global regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance while enabling innovative use of AI technologies.
• Benefit from a highly inclusive workplace culture that values knowledge sharing, professional growth, and flexible working arrangements designed to support your career progression.

What you'll do:

• Support the Head of Risk in developing, maintaining, and operationalising comprehensive AI governance standards, frameworks, and policies tailored to the firm's needs.
• Assist in embedding the AI risk register into the broader enterprise risk register by coordinating with other risk owners to ensure a holistic approach to risk management.
• Contribute to the development, monitoring, and auditing of the firm's AI inventory by mapping internal use cases to appropriate risk controls and assurance processes.
• Proactively identify potential risks arising from business functions or digital projects and ensure these are addressed through effective mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate the running of cross-functional AI risk committees by supporting due diligence processes for AI tools and platforms used within the firm.
• Lead the creation and rollout of standardised toolkits such as impact assessments, checklists, decision trees for AI risk identification and documentation standards for audit trails.
• Promote a community of practice among 'AI risk champions' across various offices and departments to foster knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Draft, coordinate, and quality-check responses to client and regulatory requests for information regarding AI governance policies and assurance measures.
• Advise teams working on GenAI-related issues by providing clear recommendations on navigating risks while enabling progress on strategic projects.
• Monitor regulatory, legal, and ethical developments related to AI globally, translating these insights into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders.

• What you bring:
• At least five years’ experience in risk management, governance or compliance relating to artificial intelligence or digital platforms within regulated sectors such as legal, finance or consulting.
• Demonstrated understanding of AI standards as well as global regulatory frameworks governing emerging technologies.
• Proven track record of translating abstract regulatory requirements into actionable internal policies that drive compliance without stifling innovation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to liaise effectively with lawyers, business services professionals at all levels of seniority across multiple offices.
• Ability to challenge constructively when necessary while maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience supporting due diligence processes for technology platforms including alignment with organisational risk appetite.
• Strong analytical skills allowing you to proactively identify risks within business functions or digital projects before they escalate.
• Capability in developing standardised toolkits such as impact assessments or decision trees for consistent risk identification across departments.
• Outstanding written communication skills required for drafting high-quality responses to client or regulatory RFIs regarding governance policies.
• Commitment to continuous learning demonstrated by keeping abreast of regulatory developments related to artificial intelligence globally.

What's next:

Apply today by clicking on the link below; take the next step towards joining an inclusive team committed to responsible innovation.

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