Legal Assistant, Privacy

Ford Motor Company

Legal Assistant driving privacy excellence through operational support and project management for Ford Motor Company. Collaborating with privacy lawyers and managing legal projects to deliver outstanding services.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global legal projects and driving strategic efficiency in data and privacy legal operations through technology and process improvements. Proficient in legal research, communication, and presentation skills, with a strong focus on compliance and data privacy.

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Data Privacy ManagementLegal Operations LeadershipLegal Research SkillsProject ManagementCommunication and Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchProject ManagementData PrivacyComplianceWorkflow AutomationArtificial IntelligenceProcess ImprovementKnowledge ManagementDocument PreparationPresentation Development

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationStrategic ThinkingAttention to DetailJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Office 365Microsoft SharePointOneTrustLexisNexisWestlawAI ToolsLarge Language ModelsWorkflow Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPPCIPM

Industry Keywords

Legal OperationsData PrivacyComplianceArtificial IntelligenceKnowledge Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage global legal projects in collaboration with team of privacy lawyers and other professionals from launch to conclusion.
Drive strategic efficiency and modernization of data and privacy legal operations by leading technology, automation, artificial intelligence tools, and process improvements that transform how the data and privacy legal team works.
Advise on knowledge management, partnering with our team to ensure deliverables and legal resources are consistently stored appropriately in an accessible manner.
Support client and team meetings, preparing agendas, PowerPoints, and other content for attorneys, documenting action items or important decisions, and advancing strategic initiatives alongside clients and business partners
Conduct research, prepare documents, and deliver presentations for attorneys or other stakeholders on operations, privacy issues, or other data-related topics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 years or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, including experience in data privacy, artificial intelligence, compliance, or legal operations.
Proven ability to lead and manage complex, cross-functional legal and operational initiatives including working with stakeholders to establish milestones and delivering projects in a timely manner.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of an organization.
Track record of driving "strategic efficiency." Experience identifying, implementing, and managing legal technology and building structures, systems, and workflows (e.g., workflow automation tools, large language models, or other AI-driven tools) to modernize legal workflows and make teams more efficient.
Comfortable learning new tools and technologies quickly, and a fundamental knowledge of AI including the abilities of Large Language Models and other AI tools to support legal work.
Ability to synthesize complex legal discussions into actionable meeting minutes, executive summaries, action items, and memos for leaders and business partners.
Strong legal research skills (using LexisNexis, Westlaw, or regulatory databases) with the ability to distill findings into concise, business-friendly materials. Exceptional judgment in handling sensitive matters and information while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
Advanced proficiency in Office 365, Microsoft SharePoint, and/or OneTrust is a plus.
Professional privacy certifications, such as CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) or CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager) is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.