{"id":108488,"date":"2025-08-20T10:28:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T10:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?p=108488"},"modified":"2026-02-25T13:48:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T13:48:54","slug":"how-to-hire-for-ai-governance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/hiring-advice\/how-to-hire-for-ai-governance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to hire for AI governance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide post-content-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EU AI Act may not be GDPR but the hiring pressure already feels familiar. As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates and regulatory frameworks take shape, organisations are starting to recognise that AI governance is not just a technical challenge, it is a leadership one.<br><br>Legal, privacy, risk and compliance teams are being asked to step in, scope roles and source the right people. For many, this starts with <a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/our-specialisms\/privacy-and-data-protection-recruitment\/\">hiring data protection professionals<\/a> and expanding the remit to include AI-specific risks and governance. The question is no longer if you need AI governance capabilities, but how to hire for them.<br><br>Here are five things to consider when building your AI governance capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-skills-should-you-look-for-when-hiring-for-ai-governance\">What skills should you look for when hiring for AI governance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no single skillset that defines AI governance. What matters most is how the hire complements the skills of your existing team. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you already have strong privacy by design and technical input? In this case, a legal or policy specialist may bring better balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you currently approaching this through a legal or risk lens? A candidate who understands assurance frameworks and can collaborate with engineering teams might be a better fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you need operational traction? If so, prioritise candidates with experience delivering policy implementation, model assurance or control frameworks\u2014not just theoretical fluency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI governance is cross-functional by nature. Hiring should be, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-experience-can-you-expect-from-ai-governance-professionals\">What experience can you expect from AI governance professionals?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Very few candidates have more than two to four years of direct AI governance experience, and that is to be expected. Instead of focusing on job titles or formal certifications, look for practical evidence of how they have contributed to AI governance frameworks in real world environments.<br><br>Strong candidates may have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contributed to or implemented internal AI risk, compliance or policy frameworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worked on large language model (LLM) governance, helping assess and document appropriate use of generative AI tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported model assurance efforts, including transparency, fairness and bias mitigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Been involved in ethical AI initiatives, cross functional working groups or regulatory response planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worked closely with product, engineering or data teams to operationalise policy and embed privacy by design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What we prioritise in candidate profiles depends on the business\u2019s goals, but we often look for those who can bridge legal, operational and technical perspectives. Candidates who have experience translating abstract governance principles into workable processes or controls, particularly across risk, privacy or regulatory teams, tend to stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To better understand what level experience or background you need to hire, see   <a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/hiring-advice\/how-to-make-your-first-data-protection-hire\/\">How to make your first data protection hire.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-attract-ai-governance-talent-in-a-competitive-market\">How to attract AI governance talent in a competitive market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates with experience at Big Tech firms (such as Google, Meta, OpenAI) are in high demand and often command premium salaries. If your budget for a leadership role is under market value, you may need to think creatively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sponsorship<\/strong>: Especially for UK roles, visa sponsorship can differentiate you and open up access to global talent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexibility<\/strong>: Offering hybrid or remote models can expand your reach and appeal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjacent profiles<\/strong>: Professionals from privacy, risk, data governance or regulatory backgrounds often bring valuable and transferable experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For guidance on salary benchmarking, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/report\/uk-company-secretarial-salary-guide\/\">UK data protection salary guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-the-eu-ai-act-means-for-hiring-governance-professionals\">What the EU AI Act means for hiring governance professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the GDPR rollout, organisations faced a surge in demand for privacy expertise, often without internal clarity on what they actually needed.<br><br>The AI governance space is developing along similar lines: high expectations, low supply and unclear ownership.<br><br>Acting early, aligning stakeholders and properly scoping roles now will save time, money and pressure later. Even if hiring timelines are flexible, your thinking should not be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-define-and-scope-your-ai-governance-role-before-hiring\">How to define and scope your AI governance role before hiring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uncertainty around seniority, remit or reporting lines is normal at this stage. Before launching a search, start with three questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who currently owns responsibility for AI within legal, privacy, risk or technology teams?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What touchpoints already exist between your business and AI systems?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you need policy, assurance or control capabilities, or all three?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should also consider where this hire sits structurally. Will they be embedded in a function such as privacy, compliance or risk? Will they work across multiple teams? Should they have dotted line accountability to product or engineering?<br><br>A clear view of ownership and structure will sharpen the brief, improve the quality of the shortlist and increase the likelihood of a successful hire.<br><br>For more on designing the right structure, see <a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/hiring-advice\/how-to-build-your-data-protection-team\/\">how to build your data protection team.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mistakes-to-avoid-when-hiring-for-ai-governance\">Mistakes to avoid when hiring for AI governance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiring based solely on brand is a frequent pitfall. While experience at a well-known tech company might sound impressive, it is not always a proxy for impact or fit.<br><br>Another risk is over indexing on either legal or technical expertise. Because AI governance is inherently cross-functional, your hire must be able to engage with compliance, engineering, product and senior stakeholders alike.<br><br>Waiting too long to act can also leave your organisation exposed, especially if you are already deploying AI tools or using large language models in production.<br><br>Finally, skipping internal alignment is one of the most common missteps. Without clear ownership or agreed expectations, hiring often becomes reactive and misaligned. Scoping your needs early makes the entire process smoother and more successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-good-ai-governance-hiring-looks-like-and-how-we-can-help\">What good AI governance hiring looks like \u2013 and how we can help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building AI governance capability is a long-term investment. The right hire will not just help you meet today\u2019s regulatory requirements; they will shape how your organisation approaches innovation, accountability and ethical risk over time.<br><br>Whether you are shaping a brief, testing the market or trying to define what good looks like, we are here to support you. Reach out to our <a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/consultant-location\/uk\/?_hd_person_specialism=risk\">specialist team in privacy, risk and compliance hiring.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-author\" id=\"block_62d5ba3631ed9cdc49feb61738604c6a\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Author<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--people\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--person post-103628 hd_person type-hd_person status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry hd_person_role_type-interim hd_person_role_type-permanent hd_person_sector-corporate-and-commercial hd_person_seniority-associate-director-manager hd_person_specialism-compliance hd_person_specialism-in-house hd_person_specialism-risk hd_person_location-germany hd_person_location-ireland hd_person_location-uk\" id=\"block_62d5ba3631ed9cdc49feb61738604c6a-person-103628\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card--person__inner\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/consultants\/tom-woods\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tom.Woods-14299-burtonphoto.co_.uk_-300x300.jpg\" class=\"card__image test\" alt=\"Tom Woods headshot\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 781px) 50vw, (max-width: 1023px) 40vw, (max-width: 1200px) 25vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tom.Woods-14299-burtonphoto.co_.uk_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tom.Woods-14299-burtonphoto.co_.uk_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tom.Woods-14299-burtonphoto.co_.uk_-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tom.Woods-14299-burtonphoto.co_.uk_.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__titles\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/consultants\/tom-woods\/\">Tom Woods<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/consultants\/tom-woods\/\">Associate Director | Privacy, Responsible AI and Cyber Security <\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__location\">Germany, Ireland, UK<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__email\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--email\" href=\"mailto:thomaswoods@taylorroot.com\">thomaswoods@taylorroot.com<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__tel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--tel\" href=\"tel:+442073322167\">+44 207 332 2167<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tom-woods-9642b2123\/\">Connect<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-jobs is-style-reduced alignwide\" id=\"block_aa6a26b9ef93249e8a31155385e47207\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Jobs<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--jobs\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124645 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_aa6a26b9ef93249e8a31155385e47207-job-124645\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/job\/residential-property-senior-associate-5-pqe-124645\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Law firm<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Residential Property Senior Associate 5+ PQE<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Senior Associate &#8211; Residential Property (5+ PQE) About the Firm A highly respected boutique firm with an exceptional pedigree in private wealth and real estate matters. 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The roles will involve advising on a wide range of corporate matters, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, continuations and discontinuations, public equity markets and equity capital raising, shareholders&#8217; agreements and joint ventures and corporate [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 3 days ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124518 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_aa6a26b9ef93249e8a31155385e47207-job-124518\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/job\/legal-counsel-124518\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Telecommunications<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Legal Counsel<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Legal Counsel | 4-7 PQE | London Our client is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its high-performing in-house legal team. This is a broad commercial role offering exposure to complex customer contracts, strategic projects and wider business-facing legal work within a fast-growing, infrastructure-led organisation. 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Strong technical governance expertise remains essential, but it is no longer enough on its own. 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This isn\u2019t limited to one practice area or level of seniority; we are seeing interest from associates through to general counsel. 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