Description:
Why Valvoline Global Operations?
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.
With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.
Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:
- Treating everyone with care.
- Acting with unwavering integrity.
- Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
- Delivering on our commitments with passion.
- Collaborating as one unified team.
When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.
Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer local candidates willing to work an in-office work schedule (3 days per week). *We're also open to candidates working in a remote capacity.
The Counsel for Privacy, AI, and Data Protection serves as the enterprise subject matter authority and accountable legal owner for Valvoline Global Operations’ global privacy, data protection, and AI governance programs. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining scalable, compliant, and business-enabling frameworks that govern the organization’s use of data and artificial intelligence across all regions.
Operating with significant independence, this role translates complex and evolving regulatory requirements into actionable enterprise policies, standards, and risk-based guidance. The position has direct accountability for the effectiveness, maturity, and continuous improvement of privacy and AI governance programs, influencing senior leadership decisions and enabling responsible innovation while protecting the organization from regulatory, legal, and reputational risk.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Privacy & Data Protection Program Leadership
Accountable for the design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of Valvoline’s global privacy program, including governance structure, policies, and operational processes.
Owns enterprise interpretation and application of global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), establishing company-wide standards and guidance.
Accountable for core privacy program operations, including DPIAs/PIAs, DSAR processes, data mapping, and records of processing activities, ensuring they are scalable, auditable, and consistently executed.
Leads integration of privacy-by-design principles into business processes, systems, and product development, ensuring consistent adoption across functions.
- Artificial Intelligence Governance & Responsible Innovation
Accountable for the enterprise AI governance framework, including policy development, risk classification models, and required controls.
Ensures AI initiatives meet regulatory, ethical, and internal governance standards, providing final legal guidance on high-risk or ambiguous use cases.
- Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management & Incident Response
Serves as the lead legal advisor during data incidents, accountable for legal risk assessment, privilege strategy, and notification obligations.
Oversees legal support for regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigations, ensuring consistency and defensibility of the company’s position.
- Commercial Contracting & Third-Party Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement, Training & Enablement
Ensures alignment across Legal, Compliance, Risk, and business functions, while maintaining clear ownership of legal interpretations and positions.
What You'll Need
Minimum of 8–12 years of legal experience, with significant focus on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and/or technology law.
Experience advising on AI/ML technologies, data-driven business models, or digital products, including governance and risk management considerations.
Proven experience building or supporting global privacy programs and operationalizing compliance frameworks (e.g., DPIAs, DSARs, data mapping).
Strong experience partnering with Product, Engineering, IT, and Security teams to translate legal requirements into practical solutions.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently, manage complex cross-functional initiatives, and provide strategic, risk-based legal advice.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP) preferred.
Ability to travel (approximately 10–20%) to support global business initiatives and team engagement.
- Collaborate effectively across global time zones, providing support to regional stakeholders and participating in meetings outside standard business hours as needed to support a globally distributed organization.
Benefits That Drive Themselves
- Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
- Health Savings Account (with an employer-base deposit and match)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
- Incentive opportunity*
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays*
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- PTO Buy/Sell Options*
- Tuition reimbursement*
- Adoption assistance*
- Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position or tenure.
Compensation range $150,00-$175,000 based on the candidate's experience, plus bonus eligible
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Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.
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Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.
Requisition ID: 2362
