Description* This position is located in Lakeland, FL and is an on-site position; remote work opportunities are not available for this role.*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.
About the RoleThe 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.
Additional InformationYour application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
Year End BonusAs a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month's extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.
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 Information- 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
- Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)
