Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies Attorney - Lakeland

About the role

The Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies Attorney will serve as a trusted legal advisor to cross-functional business partners, guiding the organization through an evolving landscape of data protection laws, cybersecurity obligations, and emerging technology risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal subject-matter expertise on privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging technology regulations, offering guidance that supports secure, compliant, and ethical technology adoption across the enterprise.
• Conduct legal risk assessments for emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence—to identify compliance gaps, liability concerns, and governance needs.
• Provide legal counsel during cybersecurity incidents, including breach notification analysis, investigative guidance, regulatory communications, and post-incident recommendations.
• Advise on privacy and cybersecurity strategy, partnering with technology, IP, and contract teams to ensure agreements, templates, and compliance programs align with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a legal advisor to governance groups, including emerging technology steering committees, providing insights that inform responsible AI use, bias mitigation protocols, and other risk-management safeguards.
• Monitor legislation and policy developments related to privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, offering timely guidance to internal stakeholders and collaborating with Government Affairs on advocacy efforts.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• 2 years of experience advising on privacy and cybersecurity matters
• 1 year of experience advising on emerging technologies (including AI)
• Strong understanding of privacy and cybersecurity laws and enforcement trends
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance
• Skilled in issue-spotting, risk-mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence decisions at all organizational levels
• Comfortable supporting sensitive, time-critical matters such as cyber incidents

Preferred Qualifications

• IAPP certifications (CIPP/US, CIPM, AIGP)
• Familiarity with NIST Privacy, Cybersecurity, or AI Risk Management Frameworks
• Experience advising large organizations on data governance, technology risk, or regulatory compliance

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Year End Bonus

Pay

• Potential Annual Pay with Bonus

Schedule

• Not specified