• Sr Corporate Counsel - AI Product Counsel

    Lowe's (Mooresville, NC)


    Your Impact

     

    We are seeking a creative, solutions-oriented **Senior Corporate Counsel – AI Product Counsel** to join our legal team. In this role you will provide strategic legal guidance to support the development, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) products and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including product development, engineering, data science, compliance, and marketing to ensure our AI initiatives are legally compliant, ethically grounded, and aligned with corporate goals.

     

    This is a unique opportunity to shape the legal foundation of AI technologies at one of the most recognized names in retail. You will be at the forefront of innovation, influencing how AI is built, governed, and integrated into real-world solutions that enhance customer experiences, optimize operations, and drive smarter business decisions.

    What you will do:

    Legal Strategy and Compliance:

    + Provide counsel on laws and regulations impacting AI, including data privacy, liability frameworks, and AI-specific legislation, and work with other subject matter experts to provide holistic guidance in additional areas, such as intellectual property law.

    + Help develop, shape, and implement legal frameworks that support responsible AI use, addressing key issues fairness, bias, transparency, and accountability.

    + Monitor developments in AI and technology regulation globally, and provide timely, actionable advice to stakeholders.

    Contract Negotiation and Drafting:

    + Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to AI development and deployment, including licensing agreements, service-level agreements (SLAs), and data-sharing contracts.

    + Assess risks associated with AI technology integrations in vendor and partnership agreements.

    Product Development Support:

    + Partner with product teams to integrate legal considerations into the design and deployment of AI technologies.

    + Conduct risk assessments for AI models and advise on mitigation strategies for ethical and compliance concerns.

    + Collaborate on strategies to safeguard intellectual property rights in AI algorithms and data.

    Ethics and Governance:

    + Guide the creation and enforcement of internal AI policies, ensuring alignment with company values and societal impact considerations.

    + Advise on the establishment and operations of AI ethics review boards or similar governance structures.

    Cross-Functional Collaboration:

    + Serve as the primary legal advisor for AI-related initiatives across the organization.

    + Provide training to business and technical teams on legal and regulatory issues related to AI.

    Risk Management:

    + Proactively identify and address potential risks associated with AI products, including liability, reputational risks, and unintended consequences.

    + Advise on issues related to AI explainability, user consent, and compliance with anti-discrimination laws.

    + Partner with external counsel and consultants as needed to address complex or novel legal challenges.

    Required Qualifications:

    + **Education:** Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active membership in at least one state bar.

    + **Experience:** Minimum of 7 -12 years of experience practicing law, with a strong foundation in corporate counseling and one or more of the following areas: AI-drive technology, technology product counseling, technology security, privacy law, or AI-related matters. Previous in-house experience at a large corporation or top-tier law firm is preferred.

    + **Expertise:** Demonstrated understanding of one or more of these areas: AI technology, data privacy laws, technology transactions, technology security counseling, or technology product counseling. Familiarity with global AI regulatory frameworks and ethical guidelines preferred.

    + **Skills:** Demonstrated ability to assess complex legal issues, communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders, and manage risk in a fast-moving business environment.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience advising on or supporting projects involving machine learning, big data, or related technical fields.

    + Understanding of cybersecurity and information governance, especially as it relates to data-driven technologies. Industry certifications in privacy or data governance (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E) or related fields, preferred.

     

    About Lowe’s

     

    Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

     

    _Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law._

     

    Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.