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Requisition ID
94306
Department
Office of the General Counsel
Job Function
Office of the General Counsel
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Join the Office of the General Counsel where we collaborate with diverse business units, providing effective and creative legal guidance that aligns with New York Life's core values. Your work directly impacts how the company makes decisions, fostering sound business practices, safeguarding its reputation and optimizing efficiency. Become part of a team dedicated to serving as a trusted partner, helping the business navigate the legal landscape and achieve its goals.
New York Life seeks a highly accomplished and sophisticated attorney to join its Technology, Intellectual Property & Strategic Sourcing (TIPSS) Law Group. The successful candidate is a seasoned attorney capable of successfully engaging as a trusted legal advisor to business and technology leaders on the acquisition, implementation, and commercialization of emerging technologies, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, and next-generation digital platforms. The selected attorney will lead the negotiation of our most complex technology, AI and strategic commercial transactions that advance business objectives while effectively managing legal, regulatory, cybersecurity, intellectual property, operational, and third-party risks.
As part of a Fortune 100 regulated financial services and insurance company, you will engage directly with senior executives (including C-level executives), structuring and negotiating agreements that are critical to New York Life’s long-term success.
What You'll Do:
- Lead complex transactions across a broad spectrum of strategic areas, including:
- Advanced technology transactions (SaaS, cloud, data, AI/GenAI/Agentic AI solutions, cybersecurity, digital platforms).
- Strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and collaborations with emerging tech providers.
- High-value services, marketing, and other enterprise agreements.
- Serve as primary negotiator and strategist, driving deal outcomes that advance business goals while mitigating risk; this includes leading sophisticated negotiations on GenAI and Agentic AI agreements—covering model licensing, AI-as-a-service arrangements, autonomous agent deployments, and multi-party AI development deals—and navigating novel risk allocation, IP ownership, indemnification structures, audit rights, and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Advise senior leadership on AI adoption and governance, emerging technologies, privacy, cybersecurity, and third-party risk management in the context of third party transactional work; counsel must have a working command of GenAI model architecture risk, Agentic AI autonomy risk (including multi-agent systems and automated decision-making pipelines), and the ability to translate those risks into enforceable contractual protections.
- Provide practical, business-savvy counsel to internal stakeholders, balancing innovation, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk while bringing creativity and a forward-thinking mindset to develop legal strategies that advance NYL’s priorities.
- Collaborate across the Law Department and with cross-functional teams (Technology, AI & Data, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, Marketing and critical business units) to ensure seamless support for business initiatives.
- Drive innovation in Law Department by being open to leveraging new technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency, accuracy, and business outcomes.
- Champion process excellence that balances risk management with business enablement.
Desired Skills & Expertise
- Proven ability to handle sophisticated technology and commercial transactions from inception through execution in a regulated environment.
- Deep expertise in AI (including GenAI and Agentic AI), machine learning, big data, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies; specifically, demonstrated ability to negotiate GenAI and Agentic AI agreements, including the ability to assess and mitigate risks unique to large language models (LLMs), autonomous agents, model training on proprietary data, output indemnification, and AI system auditability and explainability requirements.
- Strong background in partnership agreements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and other complex multi-party arrangements.
- Strong working knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance, with the ability to provide actionable risk mitigation strategies.
- Exceptional communication skills: able to translate complex legal and technical issues into clear, practical advice for senior executives, including the ability to articulate GenAI and Agentic AI contractual risk in business terms that resonate at the executive level.
- Strong leadership presence with proven ability to influence and guide senior executives (including C-level executives).
What You'll Bring:
- 10+ years of progressive experience leading sophisticated technology and commercial transactions, including AI, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-profile matters simultaneously.
- Experience specifically negotiating GenAI and/or Agentic AI agreements is required and will be a material differentiator.
- Bachelors degree preferred, JD required; admission to the New York State Bar required.
- Experience in a regulated financial services or insurance environment strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading high-stakes negotiations and managing multiple complex matters simultaneously.
Job Level: LEVELPF6
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $185,000-$264,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Job Requisition ID: 94306
Job Description
Requisition ID
94306
Department
Office of the General Counsel
Job Function
Office of the General Counsel
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Join the Office of the General Counsel where we collaborate with diverse business units, providing effective and creative legal guidance that aligns with New York Life's core values. Your work directly impacts how the company makes decisions, fostering sound business practices, safeguarding its reputation and optimizing efficiency. Become part of a team dedicated to serving as a trusted partner, helping the business navigate the legal landscape and achieve its goals.
New York Life seeks a highly accomplished and sophisticated attorney to join its Technology, Intellectual Property & Strategic Sourcing (TIPSS) Law Group. The successful candidate is a seasoned attorney capable of successfully engaging as a trusted legal advisor to business and technology leaders on the acquisition, implementation, and commercialization of emerging technologies, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, and next-generation digital platforms. The selected attorney will lead the negotiation of our most complex technology, AI and strategic commercial transactions that advance business objectives while effectively managing legal, regulatory, cybersecurity, intellectual property, operational, and third-party risks.
As part of a Fortune 100 regulated financial services and insurance company, you will engage directly with senior executives (including C-level executives), structuring and negotiating agreements that are critical to New York Life’s long-term success.
What You'll Do:
- Lead complex transactions across a broad spectrum of strategic areas, including:
- Advanced technology transactions (SaaS, cloud, data, AI/GenAI/Agentic AI solutions, cybersecurity, digital platforms).
- Strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and collaborations with emerging tech providers.
- High-value services, marketing, and other enterprise agreements.
- Serve as primary negotiator and strategist, driving deal outcomes that advance business goals while mitigating risk; this includes leading sophisticated negotiations on GenAI and Agentic AI agreements—covering model licensing, AI-as-a-service arrangements, autonomous agent deployments, and multi-party AI development deals—and navigating novel risk allocation, IP ownership, indemnification structures, audit rights, and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Advise senior leadership on AI adoption and governance, emerging technologies, privacy, cybersecurity, and third-party risk management in the context of third party transactional work; counsel must have a working command of GenAI model architecture risk, Agentic AI autonomy risk (including multi-agent systems and automated decision-making pipelines), and the ability to translate those risks into enforceable contractual protections.
- Provide practical, business-savvy counsel to internal stakeholders, balancing innovation, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk while bringing creativity and a forward-thinking mindset to develop legal strategies that advance NYL’s priorities.
- Collaborate across the Law Department and with cross-functional teams (Technology, AI & Data, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, Marketing and critical business units) to ensure seamless support for business initiatives.
- Drive innovation in Law Department by being open to leveraging new technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency, accuracy, and business outcomes.
- Champion process excellence that balances risk management with business enablement.
Desired Skills & Expertise
- Proven ability to handle sophisticated technology and commercial transactions from inception through execution in a regulated environment.
- Deep expertise in AI (including GenAI and Agentic AI), machine learning, big data, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies; specifically, demonstrated ability to negotiate GenAI and Agentic AI agreements, including the ability to assess and mitigate risks unique to large language models (LLMs), autonomous agents, model training on proprietary data, output indemnification, and AI system auditability and explainability requirements.
- Strong background in partnership agreements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and other complex multi-party arrangements.
- Strong working knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance, with the ability to provide actionable risk mitigation strategies.
- Exceptional communication skills: able to translate complex legal and technical issues into clear, practical advice for senior executives, including the ability to articulate GenAI and Agentic AI contractual risk in business terms that resonate at the executive level.
- Strong leadership presence with proven ability to influence and guide senior executives (including C-level executives).
What You'll Bring:
- 10+ years of progressive experience leading sophisticated technology and commercial transactions, including AI, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-profile matters simultaneously.
- Experience specifically negotiating GenAI and/or Agentic AI agreements is required and will be a material differentiator.
- Bachelors degree preferred, JD required; admission to the New York State Bar required.
- Experience in a regulated financial services or insurance environment strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading high-stakes negotiations and managing multiple complex matters simultaneously.
Job Level: LEVELPF6
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $185,000-$264,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Job Requisition ID: 94306
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