Senior Counsel, Privacy - Generative AI (GenAI) and Biometrics (Digital Citizenship)

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with significant expertise in privacy law; in-house experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated experience advising on AI technologies, machine learning, and/or biometric data.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and international privacy laws, with a strong understanding of emerging AI regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent judgment, business acumen, and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Strong judgement and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience with product counseling and cross-functional advisory preferred by not required.
• Familiarity with AI ethics frameworks and human-centric design principles.
• Why Join Us
• This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-impact legal team at the forefront of innovation. You'll help shape our approach to responsible AI and privacy practices while contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Belonging
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Additional Information

Position Summary... We are seeking an experienced, business-oriented Senior Counsel to join Digital Citizenship's Data and Technology legal team, with a dedicated focus on generative AI (GenAI) and biometric technologies. This role is critical in supporting the company's responsible innovation goals, ensuring privacy and data protection compliance, and advising cross-functional teams on emerging legal risks associated with AI and biometric data usage. As Senior Counsel, you will partner closely with Global Technology, product, data science, compliance, and policy teams to provide practical, risk-balanced advice on the development and deployment of AI tools, biometric systems, and related data use cases. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our global privacy strategy for advanced technologies. What you'll do... Provide strategic legal counsel on privacy, data protection, and ethical use of GenAI models and biometric technologies. Advise on compliance with global privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, BIPA, other US state privacy laws related to biometric data, and evolving AI regulations. Partner with product and engineering teams to design and implement privacy-by-design frameworks and risk mitigation strategies. Support the development of internal policies, training, and governance structures for GenAI and biometric data use. Review agreements for terms related to privacy, specifically, AI-specific vendor contracts, and biometric disclosures. Monitor global legal and regulatory developments in privacy, AI, and biometrics; provide proactive guidance to internal stakeholders. Collaborate with privacy operations, security, and incident response teams to manage risk and address incidents involving AI or biometric data. Support engagement with regulators and industry groups to shape best practices and emerging standards.

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