Data Privacy Corporate Counsel II

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ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course with plans to add 800 new stores by 2028, increasing to nearly 3,200 locations nationwide. You can play a vital part by joining our Legal team. Our Legal team is key to our strategic direction and the management of a wide range of legal matters impacting the business.

As a member of this team, you'll support ALDI in achieving our company initiatives and upholding our core values.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of data privacy and artificial intelligence? Join our legal team as a Data Privacy Corporate Counsel II, where you’ll be at the forefront of advising on cutting-edge technologies and global privacy regulations. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, influence enterprise-wide compliance, and champion ethical AI deployment, all while supporting a culture of innovation and responsible data use  you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Type: Full-Time

Starting Salary: $170,000

Salary Increases: Year 2 - $180,000 | Year 3 - $190,000

Work Location: Naperville, IL

Future

Work Location:

Aurora, IL (Anticipated October 2025)

This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which requires work in-office at least 2 days per month.

Duties And Responsibilities

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Provides legal counsel on privacy and AI-related matters across departments, including marketing, eCommerce and IT.
• Advises on AI use cases, vendor contracts, and data processing agreements (DPAs), ensuring alignment with privacy regulations and ethical standards.
• Collaborates with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure cohesive data protection and AI risk frameworks.
• Monitors and interprets evolving privacy and AI legislation and communicates implications to stakeholders.
• Provides input to their direct leader concerning personnel hiring.
• Identifies legal issues and recommends responsive action. Engages with business, external parties, suppliers involved in the legal process, and internal/external counsel regarding relevant areas of expertise.
• Evaluates and analyzes legal issues and reports findings, as well as recommendations, to direct leader.
• Communicates complex information and legal concepts to a broad range of clients, from ALDI employees to executive management.
• Advises on any changes or actions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Informs management of recurring issues or when additional team training may be required.
• Researches, analyzes, and keeps current on legal issues and laws, legislation, regulations, and court decisions affecting the relevant areas of law; identifies and communicates impactful updates to the team.
• Identifies and analyzes company procedures on a proactive basis to ensure best practices.
• Prepares reports and analyzes data to identify exposures and risks.
• Provides proactive analysis of current projects and analytical review of reported results.
• Drafts memorandums, attorney correspondence, reports, and other legal documents.
• Leads legal policies and strategic planning related to their area of subject matter expertise in order to support tactical business growth.
• Manages complex legal negotiations with key stakeholders and vendors while collaborating with various cross-functional business teams providing for stronger Legal and Business relationships.
• Supports Corporate Counsels in providing the business with accurate and timely advice and counseling on a wide variety of legal matters.
• Leverages legal expertise, experience, and business acumen to support the company in achieving its objectives.
• Assists in training and developing team members to retain a motivated and professional workforce.
• Serves as subject matter expert and resource on issues related to privacy and data protection.
• Monitors the evolution of the…