AI, Data & Analytics Legal Director

The Role 

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. 
 

What You’ll Do 

• 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