Associate Director of AI Governance

Associate Director of AI Governance

Join Latham & Watkins as Associate Director of AI Governance. This role is part of the Information Governance team and will be based in either New York or Downtown Los Angeles, with a flexible hybrid schedule.

$ / yr – $ / yr

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. Our success is driven by hiring and developing the very best and brightest, creating a team that delivers the highest quality work and service. We are guided by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

The Associate Director of AI Governance will lead the development and execution of the firm’s AI governance framework, ensuring compliance with evolving legal and ethical standards, including AI safety and responsible use of AI. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive AI governance framework aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Establish and maintain policies, guidelines, and documentation for the responsible development and deployment of AI tools, ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate AI governance into existing compliance and risk management processes and ensure AI practices comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks.
• Review and respond to AI‑related provisions in engagement terms and outside counsel guidelines from clients.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to internal teams and clients on AI governance and compliance matters.
• Engage with firm clients as necessary to answer questions related to the responsible use of generative AI and the firm’s AI governance framework.
• Protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.
• Demonstrate highly developed interpersonal skills, interacting effectively with people at all organizational levels.
• Display a strong understanding and experience with emerging technologies, including generative AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and their practical applications in a legal or corporate environment.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of relevant AI and privacy legislation, including the EU AI Act and GDPR.
• A law degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to at least one U.S. State Bar.
• A minimum of ten years of relevant professional services or industry experience.

• Generous total compensation package with bonuses for individual and firm performance.
• Comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance.
• Generous 401(k) plan.
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and PTO accruing 23 days during the first year and growing with tenure.
• Well‑being programs (e.g., mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well‑being events).
• Professional development programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

Latham & Watkins is an equal‑opportunity employer. The firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).