Senior Counsel – Contract Intelligence and AI Integration

Qualifications

• The role requires strong legal acumen combined with technological fluency and a commitment to innovation and process improvement
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or licensed in another state and eligible to become licensed in Texas within one year
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk management
• Demonstrated experience with AI-driven contract review or document automation platforms (e.g., Ironclad, Evisort, Luminance, Harvey, etc.)
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Applications
• Familiarity with Lexis and Westlaw legal research tools
• Strong understanding of data-privacy, confidentiality, and AI-ethics principles in legal workflows

Benefits

• Dental
• Vision
• 401k 100% Match up to 6%

Responsibilities

• The Senior Counsel – Contract Intelligence and AI Integration will lead the implementation and oversight of artificial-intelligence-based contract review tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and risk management across the Legal Department
• This attorney will analyze all incoming contracts using AI-driven platforms, identify potential risks or deviations, and collaborate with responsible attorneys to improve and standardize contract language
• Lead the deployment and continuous optimization of AI-powered contract review and analytics tools used by the Legal Department
• Evaluate every contract submitted for legal review to identify key risks, missing terms, and inconsistencies using AI and machine-learning platforms
• Collaborate with responsible attorneys to revise and enhance contract language based on AI recommendations and best practices
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, clause libraries, and playbooks informed by AI data and business trends
• Serve as subject-matter expert on legal AI applications and train attorneys and paralegals on effective use of AI tools
• Collaborate with IT and Procurement to ensure secure integration of AI platforms and compliance with data-privacy and confidentiality requirements
• Research and stay current on AI regulations, legal-ethics guidelines, and technology trends affecting contract management
• Track and report metrics on contract review efficiency, risk identification, and process improvement outcomes
• Assist the Assistant General Counsel and other department attorneys with complex contract negotiations and projects
• Maintain organized records, deadlines, and workflows within the company’s contract management system
• It is an essential function of this job for the employee to work in-office at the employee’s assigned work site
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
• Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Full Description

Overview

The Senior Counsel – Contract Intelligence and AI Integration will lead the implementation and oversight of artificial-intelligence-based contract review tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and risk management across the Legal Department.

This attorney will analyze all incoming contracts using AI-driven platforms, identify potential risks or deviations, and collaborate with responsible attorneys to improve and standardize contract language.

The role requires strong legal acumen combined with technological fluency and a commitment to innovation and process improvement.

NOTE: This is an IN-OFFICE opportunity only, located in the SH 288 and Hwy 518 area.

25 Days PTO

Medical * Dental * Vision

401k 100% Match up to 6%

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the deployment and continuous optimization of AI-powered contract review and analytics tools used by the Legal Department

• Evaluate every contract submitted for legal review to identify key risks, missing terms, and inconsistencies using AI and machine-learning platforms

• Collaborate with responsible attorneys to revise and enhance contract language based on AI recommendations and best practices

• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, clause libraries, and playbooks informed by AI data and business trends

• Serve as subject-matter expert on legal AI applications and train attorneys and paralegals on effective use of AI tools

• Collaborate with IT and Procurement to ensure secure integration of AI platforms and compliance with data-privacy and confidentiality requirements

• Research and stay current on AI regulations, legal-ethics guidelines, and technology trends affecting contract management

• Track and report metrics on contract review efficiency, risk identification, and process improvement outcomes

• Assist the Assistant General Counsel and other department attorneys with complex contract negotiations and projects

• Maintain organized records, deadlines, and workflows within the company’s contract management system

• It is an essential function of this job for the employee to work in-office at the employee’s assigned work site.

No remote work is available

• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned

• Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

The position requirements include but are not limited to:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas or licensed in another state and eligible to become licensed in Texas within one year

• Juris Doctor (J.

D.) from an accredited law school

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk management

• Demonstrated experience with AI-driven contract review or document automation platforms (e.g., Ironclad, Evisort, Luminance, Harvey, etc.)

• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Applications

• Familiarity with Lexis and Westlaw legal research tools

• Prior in-house experience preferred, especially in a high-volume contracting environment

• Strong understanding of data-privacy, confidentiality, and AI-ethics principles in legal workflows

Joining our team puts you on a path where opportunity for advancement is available.

Buc-ee's, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer