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AutoZone · 1 day ago

Senior Counsel, Data Privacy

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

AutoZone is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. They are seeking a Senior Counsel for Data Privacy to lead compliance and governance regarding data privacy, collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop and implement best practices and training programs.

AutomotiveE-CommerceRetailSales

Responsibilities

Evaluate and Strengthen Privacy Frameworks: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the organization's current data privacy posture. Design and implement a robust, scalable privacy program aligned with business goals and global regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, LGPD), ensuring compliance and operational excellence

Drive Strategic Privacy Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to the business, offering forward-thinking guidance on emerging privacy laws and trends. Influence decision-making at all levels by translating complex legal requirements into actionable business strategies

Collaborate on Risk Assessments and Mitigation: Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to lead Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and other risk evaluations. Provide clear, practical recommendations to mitigate privacy risks and safeguard consumer trust

Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Continuous Improvement: Monitor evolving privacy regulations and proactively update internal policies, procedures, and systems. Lead regular audits and risk assessments to identify gaps and implement corrective actions

Champion Privacy Education and Awareness: Develop and deliver engaging training programs to promote a culture of privacy across the organization. Empower employees with the knowledge and tools to uphold data protection standards in their daily work

Operationalize Privacy Across Channels: Ensure that all personal data collection and processing activities across digital, in-store, and third-party channels are compliant with privacy laws and reflected in company policies, contracts, and consumer rights responses

Lead Governance and Cross-Functional Projects: Support ongoing data privacy governance initiatives. Manage complex projects involving legal, compliance, and business strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and service providers

Serve as a Key Privacy Liaison: Act as the primary contact for vendor privacy inquiries. Coordinate with Legal and IT leadership on regulatory requests and maintain strong relationships with privacy advocacy groups and industry peers

Enhance Incident Response Readiness: Partner with IT to maintain and evolve the data privacy incident response playbook. Lead coordinated responses to incidents, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders and regulators. Benchmark against industry best practices

Provide Executive-Level Legal Counsel: Deliver strategic legal advice to senior leadership on complex privacy and regulatory matters. Support business growth while ensuring compliance and risk mitigation

Manage Records Retention and Compliance: Implement and maintain the company’s records retention policy. Conduct training to ensure consistent understanding and application across departments

Qualification

Global privacy lawsData privacy complianceRisk assessmentsLegal experienceCommunication skillsTraining developmentFluency in SpanishFluency in Portuguese