The Opportunity Overview This role will support the General Counsel in the delivery of legal advice across a range of topics relevant to the firm's use of data, tech, Gen AI and emerging technologies. The role will provide pragmatic, commercial and solution-led legal advice in a way which enables the firm to achieve its strategic aims at pace, and ensures that a consistent approach is taken globally while minimising material legal risk. Regulatory requirements will differ globally, and so the successful candidate will have the ability to understand and interpret requirements in non-local jurisdictions – in order to appropriately manage the complexity of the legal position of the firm across the firm's global network as needed. Data is the life blood of any professional services firm and in particular to lawyers it is central to our obligations to our clients and others and our licence to practice. Key to success is the relationship with the partners - whether specialist in this field or otherwise; leveraging their expertise and enthusiasm, engaging with them in this transition and helping lead change at pace. Key responsibilities Drawing together subject matter legal expertise from across the firm to inform the advice to the firm and ensuring the firm is up to date with developing laws and regulations relating to emerging technologies and data; Developing, promoting and advising internally on legal issues and policies as they relate to data, tech, Gen AI and emerging technologies; Building out the firm's policies to reflect this advice, and confirming the guardrails in which decisions should be taken; Developing and approving training on data related issues; Advising on the laws and professional obligations surrounding the collection, use, maintenance, location and retention of data; Assisting Senior Leaders and Partners to come to decisions as required. Qualifications, skills and experience A technically-astute qualified lawyer with experience or a keen interest in new and emerging technologies and digital transformation, and experience of the developing laws, regulations and best practice relating data generally and to GenAI in particular; and a working knowledge of data privacy laws. An awareness of legislative change and its applicability to lawyers in a global professional services firm A decisive, pragmatic and commercial approach Minimum 5 years PQE; qualified in a common law jurisdiction. We are open to the Candidate's prior experience: it may come from a role where there has been leadership and innovation in this field, private practice, or another professional services firm; in all cases we are looking for an ability to manage a fast moving and complex legal and rules environment and pace of change Excellent interpersonal skills – the person will liaise with both lawyers and business services groups, in each case at all levels of seniority and from all HSF Kramer offices, and should be confident to challenge as appropriate This role has a global remit – a desire and ability to work between time zones and cultures with a range of people is essential Team General Counsel and Risk Working Pattern Full time Location London, New York, Sydney Contract type Permanent Contract Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.