Senior Counsel - Technology

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Louisiana‑Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high‑performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values‑driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work.

Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit

The Senior Corporate Counsel – Technology will join our Commercial Operations Practice Group and be part of a collaborative legal team, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, that partners with every part of the business. This role will serve as the primary legal advisor to the IT department, providing strategic support and guidance on a wide range of technology, cybersecurity, and privacy issues.

The Senior Corporate Counsel – Technology will also play a critical leadership role in developing and maintaining the company’s privacy policy and will be actively involved in the company’s Cybersecurity Council.

• Work closely with our IT and Indirect Procurement teams and lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex IT contracts, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, hardware procurement, and technology consulting agreements, providing advice on risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and business terms.
• Serve as the lead attorney supporting the IT department with daily operational issues and strategic initiatives including advising on legal issues related to technology implementation, digital transformation and emerging technologies.
• Participate as a core member of the Cybersecurity Council, working with cross‑functional teams and providing legal guidance on cybersecurity policies, incident response, data breach management, and regulatory obligations.
• Own and manage the company’s privacy policies, ensuring compliance with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, also serving as the company’s subject matter expert on privacy‑related legal issues.
• Work closely with the Sales, Distribution and Marketing teams to support their business growth initiatives and address any privacy‑related questions or issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including IT, security, compliance, and leadership, to understand business needs and provide tailored legal guidance that drives results and mitigates risk.
• Anticipate legal and regulatory challenges, offering practical and timely solutions during contract negotiations, project planning, and incident management.
• Translate complex legal requirements into actionable guidance for non‑legal colleagues, ensuring clarity and supporting effective decision‑making throughout the organization.
• Lead initiatives related to privacy, cybersecurity and technology law, championing best practices and fostering a culture of compliance and ethical responsibility.
• Stay current with evolving legal trends, data privacy laws, and cybersecurity regulations, ensuring LP remains compliant and competitive in a changing environment.
• Help advance the Legal Department’s efficiency efforts by bringing fresh ideas and helping find better ways of doing things.
• Demonstrate self‑direction in handling a high‑volume of assignments, effectively organizing priorities to meet business needs.

• 5+ years of experience
• Demonstrated experience leading the drafting, review and negotiation of technology contracts.
• Expert knowledge of cybersecurity related legal issues including demonstrated experience advising on cybersecurity frameworks, risk assessments, and incident response planning.
• Expert knowledge of privacy related legal issues including demonstrated experience in developing,…