Legal Consultant - TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) and AI

Axiom is seeking a forward-thinking, highly technical TMT & AI Legal Consultant to join our growing legal team to work with one of our Fortune 500 clients. In this role, you will be the primary legal architect guiding our digital transformation, product development, and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies. You will blend traditional TMT expertise (commercial tech contracts, data privacy, and telecom regulations) with cutting-edge AI governance (algorithmic risk management, IP ownership of synthetic media, and regulatory compliance). The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about technology, comfortable navigating legal gray areas, and capable of translating complex regulatory frameworks into pragmatic commercial solutions. Responsibilities: Draft, negotiate, and structure complex technology agreements, including AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) , SaaS, Cloud Outsourcing, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and data licensing deals. Design and implement internal AI governance policies, establishing guidelines for ethical AI usage, algorithmic bias prevention, and deepfake/synthetic media mitigation. Formulate commercial terms that clearly define risk allocation, service level agreements (SLAs), data security commitments, and liability caps for algorithmic failures. Provide rapid risk assessments on product features, user interfaces, content moderation, and consumer protection. Qualifications: At least 5+ yrs of experience in TMT law, intellectual property, or data privacy. Experience handling AI governance, data scraping, or machine learning commercial agreements would be an advantage Coordinate with compliance and technical teams to ensure automated decision-making systems meet sector-specific regulatory standards for explainability and non-discrimination. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering access to a variety of professional development programs and continuing legal education opportunities. Since 2000, we’ve reached legal professionals globally and been committed to reimagining legal work. We seek to live up to the New York Times’ prediction that, “A more sweeping transformation may be on the horizon. And it may look a lot like Axiom”. Our company is ranked #1 in business of law, innovation in corporate strategy, and innovation in law firm efficiency by the Financial Times. Learn more about working at Axiom . Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant. Axiom Global Solutions Pte. Ltd. (Axiom SG) is a registered employment agency (License #12S5884). Axiom as a corporate entity, does not offer legal advice, and is not a registered foreign law firm. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice . Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing pr