Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies Attorney - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

Publix Super Markets is seeking a highly skilled Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies Attorney to join our Corporate Counsel team. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in advising one of the nation’s largest and most respected retailers on cutting-edge legal issues including AI governance, data protection, cybersecurity incident response, and emerging technology risk. If you’re passionate about law, innovation, and the future of responsible technology, this role will place you at the center of Publix’s enterprise-wide privacy and cyber strategy. The Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies Attorney will serve as a trusted legal advisor to cross-functional business partners, guiding the organization through an evolving landscape of data protection laws, cybersecurity obligations, and emerging technology risks. You will help shape Publix’s approach to responsible AI, data governance, and cyber preparedness, ensuring our enterprise adopts advanced technologies securely, ethically, and in full compliance with regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• 2 years of experience advising on privacy and cybersecurity matters
• 1 year of experience advising on emerging technologies (including AI)
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Strong understanding of privacy and cybersecurity laws and enforcement trends
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance
• Skilled in issue-spotting, risk-mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence decisions at all organizational levels
• Comfortable supporting sensitive, time-critical matters such as cyber incidents

Nice To Haves

• IAPP certifications (CIPP/US, CIPM, AIGP)
• Familiarity with NIST Privacy, Cybersecurity, or AI Risk Management Frameworks
• Experience advising large organizations on data governance, technology risk, or regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Provide legal subject-matter expertise on privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging technology regulations, offering guidance that supports secure, compliant, and ethical technology adoption across the enterprise.
• Conduct legal risk assessments for emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence—to identify compliance gaps, liability concerns, and governance needs.
• Provide legal counsel during cybersecurity incidents, including breach notification analysis, investigative guidance, regulatory communications, and post-incident recommendations.
• Advise on privacy and cybersecurity strategy, partnering with technology, IP, and contract teams to ensure agreements, templates, and compliance programs align with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a legal advisor to governance groups, including emerging technology steering committees, providing insights that inform responsible AI use, bias mitigation protocols, and other risk-management safeguards.
• Monitor legislation and policy developments related to privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, offering timely guidance to internal stakeholders and collaborating with Government Affairs on advocacy efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree