Senior Counsel - Technology

Description

• Work closely with our IT and Indirect Procurement teams and lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex IT contracts, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, hardware procurement, and technology consulting agreements, providing advice on risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and business terms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, compliance, and leadership, to understand business needs and provide tailored legal guidance that drives results and mitigates risk.
• Help advance the Legal Department’s efficiency efforts by bringing fresh ideas and helping find better ways of doing things.
• Serve as the lead attorney supporting the IT department with daily operational issues and strategic initiatives including advising on legal issues related to technology implementation, digital transformation and emerging technologies.
• Anticipate legal and regulatory challenges, offering practical and timely solutions during contract negotiations, project planning, and incident management.
• Participate as a core member of the Cybersecurity Council, working with cross-functional teams and providing legal guidance on cybersecurity policies, incident response, data breach management, and regulatory obligations.
• Own and manage the company’s privacy policies, ensuring compliance with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, also serving as the company’s subject matter expert on privacy-related legal issues.
• Translate complex legal requirements into actionable guidance for non-legal colleagues, ensuring clarity and supporting effective decision-making throughout the organization.
• Work closely with the Sales, Distribution and Marketing teams to support their business growth initiatives and address any privacy-related questions or issues as they arise.
• Stay current with evolving legal trends, data privacy laws, and cybersecurity regulations, ensuring LP remains compliant and competitive in a changing environment.
• Lead initiatives related to privacy, cybersecurity and technology law, championing best practices and fostering a culture of compliance and ethical responsibility.

Requirements

• Must live within a commutable distance to Nashville or willing to relocate to the greater Nashville area
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities and you’re comfortable working independently and handling responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience leading the drafting, review and negotiation of technology contracts.
• Expert knowledge of cybersecurity related legal issues including demonstrated experience advising on cybersecurity frameworks, risk assessments, and incident response planning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), research skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and respond quickly to urgent requests.
• Experience supporting IT departments and advising on technology-driven business strategies.
• Admitted to practice in at least one U.S. state bar, and eligible to be admitted to practice law in the State of Tennessee.
• 5+ years of experience
• Demonstrate self-direction in handling a high-volume of assignments, effectively organizing priorities to meet business need.
• Ability to be collaborative, resourceful, flexible, and open to taking on a variety of tasks.
• Previously worked in an in-house counsel role, preferably with a publicly traded company with multinational operations.
• Strong informal leadership skills with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives with teammates outside of the Legal Department.
• Solid business judgment, integrity and discretion.
• Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized law school.
• Expert knowledge of privacy related legal issues including demonstrated experience in developing, maintaining, or overseeing company-wide privacy compliance initiatives.
• Experience managing an IP portfolio is a plus, as is any background in areas relevant to a global, publicly traded manufacturing company.

Benefits

• This position will work at home and in our Nashville office on a hybrid schedule

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance