Senior Legal Counsel

lululemon is located at Vancouver, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Senior Legal Counsel, Data Governance & AI. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The employer is offering a full-time position.

Employer Name: lululemon
Position: Senior Legal Counsel, Data Governance & AI
Salary: $164,400-$215,800 annually
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Vancouver, BC

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Job Description

• The candidate must identify and advise cross-functional partners on legal obligations related to data disclosures and governance, platform/system safety and integrity, emerging technologies (including artificial intelligence (“AI”)), and applicable compliance requirements.
• The candidate will lead the development, implementation, and improvement of a comprehensive AI governance framework to support ethical and responsible AI use across the organization.
• The candidate must collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure seamless integration of AI and data governance compliance programs.
• The candidate will provide strategic guidance on emerging technologies, use of those technologies, and services including the implementation of new products and services relating to data governance and AI compliance legal risks.
• The candidate must complete thorough risk assessments to identify potential legal and regulatory compliance issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• The candidate will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the AI governance framework, making adjustments based on evolving technologies, business needs, and regulatory landscapes.
• The candidate will maintain company-wide policies, guidelines, and practices on applicable AI and data governance legal matters.
• The candidate must explain complex information to business partners in a straightforward and comprehensive manner.
• The candidate must review, monitor, and provide guidance on regulatory developments around data governance and AI.
• The candidate will draft commercial contract clauses and obligations related to emerging technology, including AI.
• The candidate will develop and implement education curriculum and training plans for the larger legal team and cross-functional business partners related to AI developments, impacts, and potential risks to the organization.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must hold a J.D. or bachelor’s degree in law from an accredited institution.
• The candidate must be a current member in good standing of the Washington State or British Columbia law society (or other Canadian or US jurisdiction).
• The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant legal technology (including some artificial intelligence), data governance, and/or cybersecurity experience; in-house or corporate legal experience is an asset.
• The candidate must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• The candidate must have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters simultaneously in an entrepreneurial, rapidly scaling and changing environment.
• The candidate must have keen attention to detail, the ability to execute requested assignments as part of a team, and excellent organizational skills.
• The candidate must demonstrate good judgment and understand when to ask for guidance or input.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to balance compliance and risk-minimization with a pragmatic, tech-savvy, and solutions-oriented approach.
• The candidate must have excellent analytical, written, verbal, research, and communication skills.
• The candidate must acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for their actions and decisions.
• The candidate must demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to continuous innovation to achieve strong results.
• The candidate must communicate with honesty and kindness while encouraging others to do the same.
• The candidate must lead with courage, recognizing that the possibility of greatness is greater than the fear of failure.
• The candidate must foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• The candidate must demonstrate a positive attitude and balance professionalism with a sense of fun and joy in the workplace.
• Immigration support may be available for this role.

Additional information

Work conditions

• The candidate will be required to engage in in-person collaboration and office-based work, which is necessary and important for this role.
• The candidate must be available to work onsite 5 days a week, depending on role requirements.

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