Lead Attorney, Data & Privacy at Ford Global Career Site

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Counsel, Data Protection, Privacy Law, Compliance, Risk Mitigation, GDPR, CCPA, FTC Act, GLB Act, CAN-SPAM, EU AI Act, Data Governance, Communication Skills, Project Management, Technical Fluency, Emerging Technologies

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Provide comprehensive legal counsel on a wide range of cutting-edge privacy, AI and data protection matters, ensuring compliance with global laws and regulations. Attend client meetings to spot potential data and privacy issues early and proactively develop winning strategies to address potential risks. Work collaboratively with legal, policy, and operational teams to create and implement effective risk mitigation approaches. Lead compliance efforts in collaboration with a global team of privacy professionals to support worldwide projects and enterprise solutions. Monitor regulatory changes and update internal standards, frameworks, and other requirements as needed. Established and active employee resource groups JD degree, and active member of a U.S. state bar association, in good standing. Subject-matter expertise in global data and privacy laws in major jurisdictions, including GDPR, CCPA and other US state privacy laws, FTC Act, GLB Act, CAN-SPAM, EU AI Act, EU Data Act, and PIPEDA. Top-notch oral and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate complex legal requirements into actionable and easy-to-understand guidance and to adapt messaging for diverse audiences. Deep understanding of consent strategies, particularly in an automotive or Internet-of-Things (IoT) setting. 5+ years at a major law firm or large corporation providing data and privacy legal advice, or supporting data and privacy compliance strategy and implementation. Availability for meetings during Dearborn, MI working hours. Ability to travel as needed for in-person meetings (approx.. 1-2 times per year). Passion for privacy and building privacy into the design of everyday products Experience with privacy, cyber and/or AI impact assessments, with a strong understanding of data governance, compliance controls, and risk mitigation Ability to adapt and stay current with the evolving data and privacy legal requirements Ability to manage and prioritize multiple, complex projects under product development deadlines, with flexibility as to the types of projects assigned Solid business acumen and the ability to offer pragmatic advice to business, product, design, and engineering teams Ability to interact comfortably with executives and senior managers Ability to work well independently and in collaboration, including with cross-functional, global teams Technical fluency and experience with emerging technologies OEM experience a plus IAPP certifications preferred. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel on privacy, AI, and data protection matters while ensuring compliance with global laws. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies for risk mitigation and lead compliance efforts globally.