Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies Attorney - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets, a leading U.S. retailer, seeks a Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies Attorney to guide enterprise privacy and cybersecurity efforts, advise on AI governance, data protection, and technology risk, and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization.

The attorney will partner with cross-functional teams, manage incident response guidance, and shape Publix’s approach to responsible technology use and governance.

Qualifications

• JD required and active bar admission.
• Minimum 2 years advising on privacy and cybersecurity matters.
• Minimum 1 year advising on emerging technologies (AI).
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Strong understanding of privacy and cybersecurity laws and enforcement trends.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance.
• Skilled in issue-spotting, risk-mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence decisions at all levels.
• Comfortable handling time-critical cyber incidents.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal subject-matter expertise on privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging technology regulations.
• Conduct legal risk assessments for emerging technologies, including AI.
• Provide counsel during cybersecurity incidents, including breach analysis and regulatory communications.
• Advise on privacy and cybersecurity strategy with technology, IP, and contracts teams.
• Serve as a legal advisor to governance groups on responsible AI use and risk safeguards.
• Monitor legislation and policy developments related to privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

Skills

Privacy law knowledge

Cybersecurity regulations

Emerging tech risk

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

IAPP certifications

NIST frameworks

Job description

Description

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.

About the Role

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. This position reports directly to the Sr. Healthcare Privacy Regulatory Attorney & Manager.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately‑held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet‑style) at facilities with a cafeteria

Year End Bonus

As a year‑end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro‑rated in the first year) each year if an associate remains employed through the issue date of the bonus check that year, calculated as a 13th month of pay.

Additional Information

Publix is the largest employee‑owned company in the nation and one of Fortune’s most admired organizations. In this role, you will help shape how a major enterprise implements responsible, compliant, and secure technological innovation while protecting millions of customers, associates, and business operations. Join us in influencing the future of technology at Publix.

EEO & Immigration

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any non‑citizen for any immigration‑related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H‑1B or TN petition or permanent residence.