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Ford Motor Company · 3 days ago

Lead Attorney, Data & Privacy

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in advanced mobility solutions, seeking a Lead Attorney specializing in Data & Privacy. In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal counsel on privacy and data protection matters, ensuring compliance with global laws, while collaborating with a team of legal and privacy professionals to support worldwide projects.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

JD degreeGlobal data privacy lawsDataPrivacy complianceOralConsent strategiesPrivacy impact assessmentsWritten communicationBusiness acumenTechnical fluencyIAPP certifications

Required

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)

Preferred

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