VP, Associate General Counsel, Commercial Contracts, Privacy, & Cybersecurity

RH is seeking a strategic and experienced Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Commercial Contracts, Privacy, and Cybersecurity to lead critical areas of our legal function. This senior legal leader will bring deep, hands-on expertise across commercial transactions, data privacy, and cybersecurity-developed through direct experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, aligning legal strategy with RH’s Core Values: People, Service, Quality, and Innovation. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and maintain protocols and playbooks for commercial contracting and contract lifecycle management
• Draft, negotiate, and oversee the execution of a wide range of commercial agreements, including licensing deals, royalty arrangements, statements of work, promissory notes, and vendor contracts
• Provide strategic legal support for e-commerce and commercial transactions, with a focus on data privacy, cybersecurity, and risk mitigation
• Deliver legal guidance on vendor, supplier, and third-party negotiations to ensure alignment with corporate risk and compliance standards
• Advise on global, federal, and state data protection and cybersecurity laws and regulations; monitor emerging legal developments and manage ongoing compliance
• Serve as the legal lead on RH’s Incident Response Team, partnering with Information Security, Internal Audit, and Accounting on the Incident Response Plan, internal investigations, and breach notification obligations
• Support the implementation and ongoing governance of global privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), including close collaboration with RH’s Data Protection Officer
• Counsel cross-functional teams on privacy issues related to marketing, employee data, customer contracts, and vendor relationships
• Participate in and support cybersecurity and privacy audits, assessments, and regulatory compliance reporting
• Collaborate across departments to foster a culture of proactive legal risk management
• Provide cross-functional legal support in related practice areas, including corporate, labor and employment, real estate, litigation, and intellectual property
• Proactively identify process improvements and ensure legal functions are continuously aligned with RH’s strategic objectives

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of legal experience, including in-house and/or law firm practice, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data privacy, and commercial transactions for publicly traded companies
• Proven ability to lead and advise on complex commercial contracts, procurement activities, and legal issues related to cybersecurity and data privacy
• Prior in-house experience in the retail, e-commerce, or manufacturing sectors is preferred
• Juris Doctor from a top-tier accredited U.S. law school; licensed to practice law in California
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with sound legal judgment and sharp business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-impact projects in a fast-paced, global environment
• Self-directed, results-driven, and proactive leader with a high degree of personal initiative

RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.