Director – Assistant General Counsel
Lennar
Director – Assistant General Counsel
Lennar
Builds and sells single-family homes across the US
Director, AssistantGeneral Counsel– Data Privacy
We are Lennar
Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.
A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future
The Director, AssistantGeneral Counsel –Data Privacy, is a senior legal leader whoprovidesstrategic legal advice across Lennar’s technology and commercial contracting activities. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, partnering early in the lifecycle of strategic initiatives to shape transactions, manage risk, and drive business outcomes.The ideal candidate brings deeptransactionalexpertise, strong leadership presence, and the ability tooperateeffectively at both the strategic and operational levels of a dynamic, fast-paced organization.
YourResponsibilitieson the Team
LeadLennar's data privacy function, with accountability formaintainingthe privacy program,prioritizing the legal pipeline, and ensuringtimely, high‑quality, and risk‑balanced delivery of legal services in support of businessobjectives.
Provide sophisticated, practical, and business‑forwardprivacy and commerciallegal advice, includingadvice on data collection, use, sharing, retention,andcross‑border transfers, translating legal requirements and risk considerations into clear, actionable guidance that enables informed decision‑making and operational execution.
Oversee, negotiate, and resolve complex agreements, disputes, and matters, including drafting and negotiatingdata processing agreements, vendor and technology agreements, data‑sharing arrangements, and a broad range of other commercial agreements, including technology licensingand national supplier agreements, exercising sound judgment in managing legal risk, commercial considerations, and regulatory obligations.
Contribute to Lennar's AI governance efforts and support broader privacy, compliance, and regulatory initiatives, partnering with senior legal leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to implement required controls, respond to privacy and AIregulatory developments, and address compliance‑related issues.
Manage matter‑level financial responsibilities, including oversight of moderate outside counsel and settlement spend, budget tracking, and cost‑conscious decision‑making consistent with approved frameworks and escalation thresholds.
Develop and implementthe privacy function's foundational standards, processes, and playbooks, including privacy notices, data processing agreement templates, incident‑response anddata‑subject‑request procedures, and negotiation guidance for vendorand technology matters, ensuring consistent application of policies, adherence to enterprise legal frameworks, and effective documentation and records integrity.
Mentor attorneys and legal professionalssupportingprivacy matters and help scale the teamasthe function grows, providing guidance on complex matters, reinforcing best practices, and supporting professional development and performance expectations.
Serve as a key legal partner to business leaders, collaborating across functions toanticipatelegal risks, support initiatives, and delivertimely, practical legal solutions aligned with organizational priorities and values.
YourToolbox
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in theU.S.
8-12 years of legal experience, with substantial experience advising on data privacy matters and negotiatingcomplex commercial and technology transactions.
Deep substantive knowledge of U.S. federal and state privacy laws (including CCPA/CPRA and comparable state regimes) and familiarity with GDPR and other international frameworks.
Demonstrated experience building or helping build a data privacy program or support team, including drafting policies, standing up processes, and advising business stakeholders directly.
Privacy certification (CIPP/US, CIPM, or equivalent) preferred.
Experienceadvisingexecutive leadership on complex legal, regulatory, and risk-management matters.
Strong leadershippresence, with experience managing outside counsel and, ideally, mentoring or supervising junior legal team members.
Experience negotiating vendor, SaaS, and data processing agreements at volume, balancing speed against risk.
Exceptionalnegotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability tooperateat both strategic and operational levels, balancing legal risk with business growth.
Prior experience in a senior in-house legal role or comparable law firm position.
Familiarity with AI governance frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001) and experienceleveragingAI and other technology tools to enhance legal andcommercial operations.
Physical & Office/Site PresenceRequirements:
This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability tooperatecomputer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.
This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted.This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Lennar is an equal opportunity employer andcomplies withall applicable federal, state, and local fair employmentpracticeslaws.
General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:
Life at Lennar
At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.
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Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
Lennar builds and sells single-family homes across the United States and is one of the country's largest homebuilders by deliveries and revenue. Its Everything's Included approach builds popular features into the base price of each home instead of selling upgrades separately, which keeps its floor plans and building materials consistent. Lennar buys land, develops communities and builds homes in markets from Florida and Texas to Colorado and California. It earns most revenue from home sales and adds mortgage, title and closing fees through its financial services arm. The company was founded in 1954 as a local Miami builder and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
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