AI, Data & Analytics Legal Director

KFC•Louisville, TX

About The Position

The Role We’re seeking a strategic, business-minded Director, Legal to support our AI & Data Analytics (AIDA) function within Yum!’s Digital & Technology organization. Led by Yum!’s Chief Data Officer, the AIDA function encompasses the following operating pillars: AI & Data Planning and Strategy; AI & Data Product; Advanced Analytics, Business Intelligence & Customer/Market Success; Data Engineering, Platforms & Architecture; and AI & Machine Learning. You’ll partner closely with Yum!’s Chief Data Officer, other senior leaders, and data scientists and strategists across AIDA’s operating pillars to enable innovation, scale AI-powered products, and manage legal and regulatory risk globally. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of AI, data, and commercialization—ideal for a leader who can translate complex legal issues into practical guidance that drives growth.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
8+ years of experience in technology, data, or AI-related legal work (law firm and/or in-house)
Strong experience in technology transactions and complex commercial negotiations
Deep familiarity with global privacy and data protection frameworks
Experience supporting SaaS, digital products, or data-driven business models
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate in a global, matrixed environment

Responsibilities

Lead legal strategy for enterprise AI/data initiatives, balancing innovation, compliance, and revenue growth
Partner with AIDA leadership to design legally scalable monetization models for AI and data assets
Advise on global privacy and data protection (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), including cross-border transfers, localization, and data minimization
Timely embed legal guidance into product development, data strategy, and go-to market plans, establishing processes, tools and resources that enable speed to market while minimizing risk
Counsel on AI regulatory issues (e.g., automated decision-making, transparency, bias) and support risk assessments for high-impact use cases
Structure, draft, and negotiate complex technology agreements (SaaS, cloud, data licensing, AI integrations, and strategic partnerships)
Advise on data rights, usage permissions, and customer protections in AI-enabled offerings
Guide third-party AI/vendor engagements and risk allocation and provide legal support for internal AI governance processes and committees, helping to shape Yum!’s near- and long-term AI governance and safety posture
Advise on regulatory and risk implications of new AI use cases, including automated decision-making, transparency, and bias considerations
Partner cross-functionally with other Yum!, Brand and D&T stakeholders, including but not limited to Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Procurement, and Global Privacy
Lead and develop a small team and manage outside counsel, as needed
Contribute to broader D&T Legal strategic initiatives alongside D&T’s Chief Legal Officer and other senior attorneys