Asurion
VP, Associate General Counsel, Technology
Asurion, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
VP, Associate General Counsel, Technology
Position Overview:
Asurion is seeking a strategic, experienced, and business-minded Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Technology to lead legal support for initiatives spanning AI, product development, data and privacy, IP, and operational infrastructure for Asurion’s protection products. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership supporting transformative technology and product initiatives, AI integration and Privacy and Risk.
Key Responsibilities
Data privacy compliance: Develop and implement legal strategies for privacy, data governance, collection, use and storage of data including agreements and vendor contracts related to AI across operations and program areas.
AI Regulation and Governance: Advise on legal and ethical considerations of AI initiatives, including regulatory compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, and IP concerns across business and functional teams.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks in client contracts and product development, including AI and privacy; address algorithmic bias, data breaches, and ensure ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle; advise on global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA).
Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Draft and negotiate agreements related to privacy and data usage, including data sharing, licensing, and vendor contracts.
Policy Development: Develop and update internal policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure AI and data privacy regulatory compliance.
Incident Response: Assist with incident response for AI and personal data breaches, evaluating incidents and drafting notifications to regulators and individuals.
Training and Education: Develop and deliver training on AI and privacy laws and compliance requirements.
Collaboration: Work with product development, engineering, IT, compliance, and other legal specialists (IP and cybersecurity).
Staying Current: Monitor AI and data privacy law and technology trends to keep advice current and strategic.
IP Oversight: Oversee protection and enforcement of ASURION’s IP portfolio; counsel on third-party IP use, licensing, clearance, and risk assessments; partner with engineering and marketing for defensible IP positioning.
Product Development (Direct-to-Consumer, Mobile & Web Apps, Pilots): Provide legal counsel across end-to-end product lifecycles; oversee product terms and support product teams on customer-facing platforms and pilot projects.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; member in good standing with the Tennessee Bar (or ability to waive in).
15+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house experience advising on AI, technology, privacy, and operational legal matters.
Deep subject matter expertise in AI/ML governance, privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), cybersecurity, IP law, and product counseling.
Experience advising on enterprise-wide initiatives involving emerging technology, data strategy, and third-party vendors.
Strong leadership and management capabilities; experience overseeing internal teams and coordinating with external counsel.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, think strategically, and offer practical business-aligned legal advice.
Preferred Skills
Experience in retail, consumer technology, or telecommunications industries.
Familiarity with agile product development, SaaS contracts, and multi-jurisdictional compliance.
Leadership in legal risk management in emerging areas (e.g., generative AI, data ethics, automated decision-making).
Asurion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Asurion is seeking a strategic, experienced, and business-minded Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Technology to lead legal support for initiatives spanning AI, product development, data and privacy, IP, and operational infrastructure for Asurion’s protection products. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership supporting transformative technology and product initiatives, AI integration and Privacy and Risk.
Key Responsibilities
Data privacy compliance: Develop and implement legal strategies for privacy, data governance, collection, use and storage of data including agreements and vendor contracts related to AI across operations and program areas.
AI Regulation and Governance: Advise on legal and ethical considerations of AI initiatives, including regulatory compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, and IP concerns across business and functional teams.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks in client contracts and product development, including AI and privacy; address algorithmic bias, data breaches, and ensure ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle; advise on global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA).
Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Draft and negotiate agreements related to privacy and data usage, including data sharing, licensing, and vendor contracts.
Policy Development: Develop and update internal policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure AI and data privacy regulatory compliance.
Incident Response: Assist with incident response for AI and personal data breaches, evaluating incidents and drafting notifications to regulators and individuals.
Training and Education: Develop and deliver training on AI and privacy laws and compliance requirements.
Collaboration: Work with product development, engineering, IT, compliance, and other legal specialists (IP and cybersecurity).
Staying Current: Monitor AI and data privacy law and technology trends to keep advice current and strategic.
IP Oversight: Oversee protection and enforcement of ASURION’s IP portfolio; counsel on third-party IP use, licensing, clearance, and risk assessments; partner with engineering and marketing for defensible IP positioning.
Product Development (Direct-to-Consumer, Mobile & Web Apps, Pilots): Provide legal counsel across end-to-end product lifecycles; oversee product terms and support product teams on customer-facing platforms and pilot projects.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; member in good standing with the Tennessee Bar (or ability to waive in).
15+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house experience advising on AI, technology, privacy, and operational legal matters.
Deep subject matter expertise in AI/ML governance, privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), cybersecurity, IP law, and product counseling.
Experience advising on enterprise-wide initiatives involving emerging technology, data strategy, and third-party vendors.
Strong leadership and management capabilities; experience overseeing internal teams and coordinating with external counsel.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, think strategically, and offer practical business-aligned legal advice.
Preferred Skills
Experience in retail, consumer technology, or telecommunications industries.
Familiarity with agile product development, SaaS contracts, and multi-jurisdictional compliance.
Leadership in legal risk management in emerging areas (e.g., generative AI, data ethics, automated decision-making).
Asurion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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