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Advance Auto Parts · 13 hours ago

Senior Counsel, Privacy, Security, AI & Data Governance

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a strategic and pragmatic legal leader to join their Legal Department as Senior Counsel, Privacy, Security, AI, and Data Governance. This role involves advising senior leadership on legal matters related to privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and enterprise data governance, while balancing compliance and risk mitigation with innovation and business enablement.

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Responsibilities

Counsel senior leadership on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance to support innovation and customer trust

Shape enterprise data governance strategies that align with regulatory requirements and business goals

Advise on U.S. and global privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA) and regulatory trends

Partner with product, marketing, and technology teams to embed privacy and security into customer-facing initiatives

Lead privacy impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) and data protection reviews

Provide legal guidance for cybersecurity programs, including incident response planning and execution

Support internal investigations, audits, and regulatory inquiries related to data practices

Draft and negotiate data-related agreements, including data sharing, processing, and AI vendor contracts

Conduct privacy and AI governance reviews of vendors and internal programs

Maintain and update internal and external privacy and data governance policies

Create customer-facing documentation (e.g., FAQs, data sheets) to support transparency and trust

Drive internal training and awareness programs on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance

Monitor and interpret evolving laws and best practices to ensure proactive compliance

Qualification

Privacy law expertiseCybersecurity legal supportData governance strategiesAI regulations knowledgeContract negotiationStakeholder managementTrainingAwarenessLegal experiencePrivacy certificationsCISSPSimilarCommunicationCross-functional collaboration