Senior Counsel, AI Legal β Operations & Commercial
AbbVie
August 30, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
Worldwide
$305,000 - $305,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Role: Senior legal counsel supporting AI deployment at AbbVie, focusing on enterprise AI use cases, commercial transactions, and governance processes. Responsibilities include providing legal risk assessments related to data privacy, IP, regulatory compliance; drafting and negotiating AI-related agreements such as SaaS, data licensing, and platform contracts; developing standard contracting templates and enterprise playbooks; scaling AI governance and review workflows; and advising stakeholders on AI legal risks. Requirements: JD with active bar membership, 5+ years in commercial contracts and technology transactions, expertise in data privacy, IP, SaaS agreements, and managing high-volume legal workflows. Preferred: 8+ years of experience, familiarity with AI/ML technologies, prior in-house experience in large organizations, and knowledge of enterprise governance tools. Skills include strong negotiation, legal judgment, stakeholder management, and communication. HighValue: focus on AI and digital platforms, enterprise-wide scope, governance frameworks, commercial transactions, and cross-functional collaboration. Work setup and travel details are not specified.