director managing corporate counsel

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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich traditions, but that also brings a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

The director, managing corporate counsel will lead a global team of legal and privacy professionals on matters relating to privacy, cybersecurity, AI, national security, and data governance. The role will define and execute the strategy for the team's areas of accountability and develop the team to deliver on business objectives.

This role involves proactively engaging with and advising senior executives, managing significant legal risks in a commercially pragmatic manner, identifying and anticipating highly complex legal and operational issues, and reaching broadly and impactfully across the organization.

As a director, managing corporate counsel, you will:

• Lead and develop the comprehensive Starbucks global privacy program to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while protecting brand integrity and consumer trust.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on privacy, cybersecurity and incident response, national security, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies (including digital platforms and ad technology), and data governance.
• Support the design and development of privacy-compliant technologies and platforms, following privacy-by-design methodologies in compliance with global privacy and data protection laws.
• Negotiate contractual terms related to data protection and information security in partnership with technology attorneys.
• Provide leadership and timely updates on privacy laws, regulations, and best practices to privacy operations teams globally, including on privacy notices, impact assessments, data mapping, classification, retention, data subject access requests, and cross-border data transfers.
• Manage regulatory inquiries and audits and build relationships with regulators.
• Partner closely with Starbucks Cybersecurity to align on cybersecurity programs, vendor agreements, incident response, and designing and executing tabletop exercises/simulations.
• Develop enterprise-wide policies and training on privacy, cybersecurity, data governance and national security, and responsible AI governance.
• Participate in data use review and AI governance committees.
• Advise senior executives on emerging legal and regulatory developments to inform actionable policy and operational adjustments.
• Develop and implement solutions together with the business that anticipate and mitigate risks while achieving business objectives.
• Manage and develop relationships with partners and outside counsel to create strategic and innovative solutions that address issues and achieve business objectives in a cost-effective manner.
• Hire, develop, and inspire team members through a continuous improvement mindset.
• Embody and foster our culture and values.

We'd love to hear from people with:

• JD degree and active license to practice law in applicable jurisdiction(s).
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant legal experience in privacy law, with a combination of law firm and in-house legal department.
• Expertise in privacy and privacy-adjacent laws and regulations including U.S. state and federal laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA and other U.S. states, CIPA, VPPA, PADFAA, relevant executive orders) and international laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Expertise in privacy-by design and digital platform development, including advising on litigation and regulatory risk mitigation with demonstrated expertise in working with technology and engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading legal professionals including highly skilled and tenured attorneys, program directors, program managers, paralegals, analysts, and legal support partners.
• Significant experience in incident response, and demonstrated experience in responsible AI governance.
• Preference for industry certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPT, FIP, AIGP)

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

• If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

We believe we do our best work when we"re together, which is why we"re onsite four (4) days a week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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