VP Privacy and Product
| Company | Lowe’s |
|---|---|
| Location | Huntersville, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, PhD, JD |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, Doctorate Degree, Juris Doctorate Degree
- 10-12 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on privacy law, data protection, and technology transactions
- Proven track record of leadership in a global, fast-paced environment, ideally within a Fortune 500 or comparable company
- Deep knowledge of global privacy regulations, data protection laws, and emerging trends in privacy technology
- Experience advising on the legal aspects of product development, including software, hardware, and digital services
- Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
- Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, and have the ability to become registered in-house in the relevant state
Responsibilities
- Leads the company’s response to data incidents, including managing investigations, notifications, and remediation efforts.
- Advises the Executive team on privacy risks and mitigation strategies, and drive privacy-by-design principles across all business operations.
- Develops, implements, and maintains the company’s global privacy and data protection strategy.
- Ensures compliance with global privacy laws and regulations, including, CCPA, HIPAA, and other relevant frameworks.
- Oversees the company’s privacy training programs and promotes a culture of privacy awareness and accountability.
- Manages relationships with regulators, industry groups, and external stakeholders on privacy and data protection matters.
- Provides strategic legal counsel on product development, from ideation through launch, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborates with product teams to design and implement compliant, innovative solutions that meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates complex agreements, including data processing agreements, licensing agreements, and partnership contracts.
- Stays current on evolving legal trends, industry standards, and regulatory developments affecting the company’s products and services.
- Manages patent attorneys on intellectual property issues related to product development, including patent, trademark, and copyright matters.
- Leads cross-functional teams in conducting risk assessments and implementing risk mitigation strategies for new products and features.
- Builds and leads a high-performing privacy and product counsel team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Mentors and develops team members, providing guidance on complex legal and regulatory issues.
- Drives strategic initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal function within the company.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Qualifications: Certification such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPM and member of IAPP