Corporate Counsel - AI Product Counsel

Lowes

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration. We are seeking a creative, solutions-oriented Corporate Counsel – AI Product Counsel to join our legal team. In this role you will support the development, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) products and services reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel for AI Product, Policy, and Governance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including product development, engineering, data science, compliance, and marketing to ensure our AI use cases are legally compliant and aligned with corporate goals. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the legal foundation of AI technologies at one of the most recognized names in retail. You will be at the forefront of innovation, supporting how AI is built, governed, and integrated into real-world solutions that enhance customer experiences, optimize operations, and drive smarter business decisions.

Requirements

Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school; active membership in at least one state bar.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing law, with a strong foundation in corporate counseling in one or more of the following areas: 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: technology transactions, technology security counseling, or technology product counseling.
Skills: Demonstrated ability and desire to learn quickly, assess complex legal issues, communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders, and engage in risk management in a fast-moving business environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising on or supporting projects involving generative AI, machine learning, big data, or related technical fields.
Strong familiarity with data privacy laws, AI technology, global AI regulatory frameworks and ethical guidelines preferred.
Working knowledge 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, a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide counsel to product engineering teams, and work with other subject matter experts to provide holistic guidance related to the use of AI.
Help 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, to help provide timely, actionable advice to stakeholders.
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to AI deployment, including licensing agreements, service-level agreements (SLAs), and data-sharing contracts.
Assess risks associated with AI technology integrations in vendor and partnership agreements.
Partner with product teams to integrate legal considerations into the design and deployment of AI technologies.
Conduct risk assessments for AI use cases and advise on mitigation strategies for ethical and compliance concerns.
Collaborate on strategies to safeguard intellectual property rights in AI products/services and data.
Guide the enforcement of internal AI policies, ensuring alignment with company values.
Advise on operations of AI ethics review boards or similar governance structures.
Support AI-related initiatives across the organization.
Collaborate on providing training to business and technical teams on legal and regulatory issues related to AI.
Support addressing potential risks associated with AI products, including liability, reputational risks, and unintended consequences.
Implement legal guidance 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.