Senior Counsel – Contract Intelligence and AI Integration

Buc-ee'sabout 2 months ago
Houston, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job 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.

Benefits

  • 25 Days PTO
  • Medical * Dental * Vision
  • 401k 100% Match up to 6%

Your Responsibilities

  • 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

Position Requirements

  • 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

Opportunity for Advancement

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Required Skills

Negotiation
Microsoft Applications
Confidentiality
Risk management
Westlaw research
AI-driven contract review
Lexis research
Data privacy
AI ethics
Contract drafting