Job Description
We're seeking a strategic, business-minded Director, Legal to support our AI & Data
Analytics (AIDA) function within Yum!'s Digital & Technology organization. Led by Yum!'s
Chief Data Officer, the AIDA function encompasses the following operating pillars: AI &
Data Planning and Strategy; AI & Data Product; Advanced Analytics, Business Intelligence
& Customer/Market Success; Data Engineering, Platforms & Architecture; and AI &
Machine Learning. You'll partner closely with Yum!'s Chief Data Officer, other senior
leaders, and data scientists and strategists across AIDA's operating pillars to enable
innovation, scale AI-powered products, and manage legal and regulatory risk globally.
This is a high-impact role at the intersection of AI, data, and commercialization-ideal for a
leader who can translate complex legal issues into practical guidance that drives growth.
Responsibilities
• Lead legal strategy for enterprise AI/data initiatives, balancing innovation,
compliance, and revenue growth
• Partner with AIDA leadership to design legally scalable monetization models for AI
and data assets
• Advise on global privacy and data protection (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), including
cross-border transfers, localization, and data minimization
• Timely embed legal guidance into product development, data strategy, and go-to market plans, establishing processes, tools and resources that enable speed to
market while minimizing risk
• Counsel on AI regulatory issues (e.g., automated decision-making, transparency,
bias) and support risk assessments for high-impact use cases
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex technology agreements (SaaS, cloud, data
licensing, AI integrations, and strategic partnerships)
• Advise on data rights, usage permissions, and customer protections in AI-enabled
offerings
• Guide third-party AI/vendor engagements and risk allocation and provide legal
support for internal AI governance processes and committees, helping to shape
Yum!'s near- and long-term AI governance and safety posture
• Advise on regulatory and risk implications of new AI use cases, including automated
decision-making, transparency, and bias considerations
• Partner cross-functionally with other Yum!, Brand and D&T stakeholders, including
but not limited to Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Procurement, and
Global Privacy
• Lead and develop a small team and manage outside counsel, as needed
• Contribute to broader D&T Legal strategic initiatives alongside D&T's Chief Legal
Officer and other senior attorneys
Qualifications
• JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
• 8+ years of experience in technology, data, or AI-related legal work (law firm and/or
in-house)
• Strong experience in technology transactions and complex commercial
negotiations
• Deep familiarity with global privacy and data protection frameworks
• Experience supporting SaaS, digital products, or data-driven business models
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate in a global, matrixed
environment
Salary Range: $164,000 - $200,000 + eligible bonus + benefits
