VP Privacy and Product

Lowe's - Mooresville, NC

Full-time - Senior

Mooresville, NC

10,001+ employees

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

The VP Privacy and Product at Lowe's is responsible for leading the company's global privacy and data protection initiatives while providing strategic legal guidance on product development and innovation. This senior-level role requires a seasoned legal professional with expertise in privacy law and data protection regulations, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and promote a culture of privacy awareness within the organization.

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, driving 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.

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

Nice-to-haves

• Certification such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPM and member of IAPP

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Professional development programs
• Employee discount programs