Associate Director - Legal AI Quality & Standards

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Milbank is a premier international law firm handling high-profile, complex cases and business transactions through 11 offices worldwide. Our offices work together on an integrated basis, giving us an extraordinary global presence and allowing us to serve a client base that includes the world's leading companies and financial institutions. Milbank is internationally recognized as a leader in major corporate/finance transactions (such as M&A, structured finance, banking, capital markets and project and transportation finance), litigation (including complex commercial, intellectual property, securities and white collar), financial restructuring, and trusts and estates.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join our team. As an Associate Director, Legal AI Quality & Standards, you will be responsible for helping ensure that AI is used safely, efficiently, and consistently with client obligations and professional responsibility requirements.

Success in this role requires strong communication and collaboration, a proactive and adaptable approach, positive working relationships, and a commitment to exceptional results.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop quality control workflows and other practical AI safeguards around legal work product.
• Monitor legal and regulatory guidance and advise on professional responsibility and compliance considerations.
• Develop and maintain responsible AI usage standards and guidelines for firm attorneys and support staff.
• Partner with IT to develop effective solutions in support of client AI guidelines.
• Partner with the Office of General Counsel to incorporate ethical boundaries into firmwide AI and Knowledge strategies.
• Coordinate with the Managing Attorney’s Office to stay up to date on state laws, local court rules, and judges’ standing orders that may affect the use of AI in the firm’s practices.
• Monitor AI usage costs and promote cost-efficient solution design.
• Collaborate with legal AI builders to ensure new solutions meet responsible-use standards.

What We're Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to a U.S. state bar required.
• Five or more years of legal practice experience, including exposure to legal ethics, professional responsibility, regulatory frameworks, data privacy, or technology-related legal issues.
• Strong understanding of professional responsibility rules applicable to law-firm use of AI.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in legal practice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Copilot, Harvey AI, Document Management Systems (iManage, NetDocuments, etc.), document comparison tools (e.g., Litera Compare), and AI consumption-based cost models.
• Demonstrated judgment and the ability to balance risk mitigation with responsible adoption.
• Project management capabilities to manage multiple streams of responsibilities with stakeholders throughout the firm.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and nonverbal) and presence with senior stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

Our collaborative culture encourages knowledge sharing, professional growth, and partnership across teams. Employees can work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and make an impact in a dynamic and client-focused environment. If you're looking for a workplace where you can grow professionally, build strong relationships, and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Benefits Include

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $240,000 to $280,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation. Actual base compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location, well as the needs of the firm.

We look forward to learning more about you!