• Senior Privacy Counsel and Data Strategist

    Lenovo (Morrisville, NC)


    Senior Privacy Counsel and Data Strategist

     

    General Information

     

    Req #

    WD00082393

    Career area:

    Legal

    Country/Region:

    United States of America

    State:

    North Carolina

    City:

    Morrisville

    Date:

    Wednesday, May 21, 2025

    Working time:

    Full-time

    **Additional Locations** :

    * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

     

    Why Work at Lenovo

     

    We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

     

    Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

     

    This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via ourStoryHub (https://news.lenovo.com/) .

     

    Description and Requirements

    Key Responsibilities

    + Provide expert legal advice on international data transfer mechanisms, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), data transfer impact assessments (TIAs), adequacy decisions, and related risk mitigation strategies.

    + Draft, review, and negotiate cross-border transfer agreements with vendors, affiliates, and partners, and work with IT and product teams to establish mechanisms to comply.

    + Monitor and interpret evolving global privacy laws and regulatory guidance affecting cross-border data transfers.

    + Lead the development and implementation of a scalable global framework for international data flows.

    + Partner with IT and security teams to document and oversee technical and organizational measures supporting secure data transfers.

    + Assist in regulatory inquiries and audits related to international data flows.

    + Contribute to internal policies, training, and awareness programs regarding cross-border data compliance.

    + Draft and update guidelines to respond customers’ questions around data privacy compliance at large, data storage and cross-border transfers in particular.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent legal degree.

    + 12+ years of legal experience with a strong emphasis on data protection and privacy law in a multinational or regulated environment.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Deep understanding of international privacy frameworks including GDPR, LGPD, and U.S. state-level laws and regulations in an evolving legal and political environment.

    + Practical experience advising on SCCs, BCRs, TIAs, and cloud/data localization issues.

    + Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly for privacy and data protection terms.

    + Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and geographies.

    + Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking for developing international data governance frameworks and implementing IT system deployments.

    + IAPP certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) preferred.

     

    _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class._

     

    **Additional Locations** :

    * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

    * United States of America

    * United States of America - North Carolina

    * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville