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Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we’re in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

We are self-described “legal outliers." Our vision is to inspire and educate, provide value from beginning to end and create an environment where work enriches life, and life enriches work. We believe in “the sweat life" - sweat, relationships and personal development - and we live it every day.

The Privacy Counsel role is a key position within lululemon’s Global Privacy Program and requires close collaboration with cross-functional partners and keeping current with best practices, multi-jurisdictional legislative changes, and emerging case law regarding privacy.

In your capacity as Privacy Counsel, you will be charged with ensuring that our company complies with relevant laws and policies. Responsibilities will include staying abreast of developments, interpreting laws in the context of the company's activities, and ensuring that key personnel are in possession of necessary information, and offering cross functional support.

You will be support developing, implementing, and overseeing aspects of lululemon’s Global Privacy Program, including third party risk management and enterprise-wide regulatory projects. This role will provide privacy-related legal guidance regarding products/services, new initiatives, complaints, and issue resolution. This role will also partner with our Digital, Technology, Employment, and Compliance teams to identify and evaluate legal risks, and find creative ways to mitigate them while achieving business goals and pursuing opportunities to scale.

core responsibilities

• Partner with company stakeholders to gather information and approvals necessary for privacy compliance matters.
• Work with all members of the legal team across global office locations, including attorney and non-attorney personnel.
• Serve as the primary point of contact supporting our APAC and China Legal partners.
• Monitor for regulatory change, perform analysis of changes, and oversee business implementation of changes in a timely manner.
• Conduct research and contribute to emerging privacy compliance projects related to new product launches.
• Collaborate with the global legal team to develop and implement best practices and policies.
• Provide direction to teams during incidents and engagement of outside counsel.
• The Privacy Counsel works closely with the rest of the Privacy team on compliance execution, matter and regulatory tracking, program maturity and reporting to leadership.

qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or the equivalent
• J.D. from an accredited institution
• Admission into the bar of practice, or the ability to register as in-house counsel
• 4 to 8 years of compliance experience. Global and/or retail experience a bonus.
• Proven ability to interpret and provide guidance on laws, rules, and regulations.
• Strong track record of effectively assessing and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
• You have the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, team-oriented, and organized.
• Comfortable balancing multiple, competing priorities and changes in scope/direction.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work fast & smart independently.
• Exceptional communication, organizational & time management skills.

must haves (specific to privacy practice)

• Understanding of key global privacy and marketing compliance laws including CCPA, PIPEDA, GDPR, EU-US Privacy Shield, data breach regulations, CAN-SPAM, COPPA, CASL and other applicable FTC rules. Knowledge of common privacy laws, practices, and regulatory frameworks (PCI, GDPR, SOX, etc.), as well as a general understanding of various retail related technologies, information security and risk management. Strong knowledge in digital technologies (i.e., social media, digital advertising, mobile apps, mobile payments), with particular focus on how these technologies are used to collect, use and/or share information.
• J.D. from an accredited institution; licensed to practice in Washington State or ability to practice in-house
• Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM preferred (Privacy Practice specific)

additional notes

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this position is from$152,300 – 199,900 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us ataccommodations@lululemon.com . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request. The use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, DeepSeek, or any other AI-assisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process. This includes, AI-generated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions. At lululemon, we are committed to privacy, integrity, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. Our commitment to responsible AI ensures that proprietary information is protected and that all hiring decisions are based on an individual’s own skills, judgment, and expertise without AI assistance. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. lululemon reserves the right to use AI detection tools to verify the authenticity of candidate responses.