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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Counsel, Data Governance, eDiscovery... - **Company:** Abbott Laboratories - **Location:** Green Oaks, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $149,300.0 - $298,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Governance, Data Loss, Data Retention, Digital Content, Enterprise Information Management, Monitoring of Systems, Information Management, Unstructured Data, Data Classification, Generative AI, Information Technology, Data Management, GPT - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g3yuhw ## About the Role + Experience: 7+ years in eDiscovery, data governance, or emerging technologies (such as GenAI) with an understanding of technologies, systems, and processes. + Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. + Ability to manage complex projects and influence across global organizations. Education: + Bachelor's degree (required) + J.D. (required) with membership in a state bar Desired Experience / Training: + Experience in evaluating and advising on eDiscovery, data retention, as well as Generative AI tools (e.g., M365 Copilot, ChatGPT/OpenAI, and Claude/Anthropic). + Prior experience addressing legal and/or technical issues related to the management of information across the enterprise, including but not limited to: (1) unstructured data repositories, (2) structured data in IT systems, and (3) digital content (e.g., mobile, collaboration, and generative AI applications). + Skilled in communicating effectively with diverse audiences, including senior management, and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. + A strategic thinker who challenges the status quo and can develop an information management vision for the company. + Collaborates and works successfully in a diverse team environment. + Strong attention to detail, ability to keep project documentation and communicate status updates in a timely manner. + Ability to analyze complex problems, make recommendations, and develop/evaluate/implement complete and creative solutions. + Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, collaboration, and innovation as part of a cross-functional team. ## Description We are seeking an attorney and strategic leader to advise on emerging technologies and their impact on eDiscovery, data retention, and information governance. This role partners with senior business stakeholders and corporate functions to advise on and build a governance strategy around modern data and AI risk., Qualified candidates will collaborate with stakeholders across all organizational levels and global operations to guide data management and emerging technology initiatives (e.g., GenAI), address legal and eDiscovery implications, and lead the development and execution of governance strategies, including the following responsibilities: + Provides strategic guidance on data management, including for eDiscovery and GenAI tools and processes. + Monitors caselaw, GenAI developments, and related implications for discoverable information, ESI protocols, and data retention. + Drives data management initiatives such as data classification and sensitivity labeling. + Analyzes technology and data management issues, including eDiscovery and related legal matters, and develops best practices for enterprise information management. + Evaluates the impact of company systems and emerging technologies on data retention, deletion, eDiscovery, and data protection. + Identifies technologies to mitigate risk and drive efficiencies across data minimization, retention, sensitivity labeling, auto-classification, GenAI, analytics, and defensible deletion. + Develops policy, process and training to support the adoption of Generative AI and advise on its impact on eDiscovery and information governance. + Builds strong business relationships by providing practical, responsive support that manages risk and advances business objectives. + Advises on and drives unstructured data management and minimization efforts. + Develops, implements, and maintains defensible policies, procedures, and practices for enterprise information management in alignment with legal and regulatory requirements. + Partners with IT stakeholders to expand the use of information management and monitoring tools to identify and prevent data loss. + Applies lessons learned from data loss investigations and litigation to develop or update data remediation strategies, process improvements, and best practices. ## Related Videos - [How to Avoid LLM Pitfalls - Mete Atamel and Guillaume Laforge](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1328-how-to-avoid-llm-pitfalls-mete-atamel-and-guillaume-laforge) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1209-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Beyond GPT: Building Unified GenAI Platforms for the Enterprise of Tomorrow](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1525-beyond-gpt-building-unified-genai-platforms-for-the-enterprise-of-tomorrow) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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