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Purpose of Job
We are seeking an experienced and business-minded Senior Legal Counsel - Compliance to join our Legal team. This role will serve as a key advisor on compliance matters, focusing on product compliance, import/export regulations, tariff implications, privacy law, and emerging AI-related regulations. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can balance legal risk with business objectives and provide practical guidance to leadership and cross-functional teams.
Purpose of Job
We are seeking an experienced and business-minded Senior Legal Counsel - Compliance to join our Legal team. This role will serve as a key advisor on compliance matters, focusing on product compliance, import/export regulations, tariff implications, privacy law, and emerging AI-related regulations. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can balance legal risk with business objectives and provide practical guidance to leadership and cross-functional teams.
Job Description
- Provide legal advice on product compliance, including consumer protection, safety, labeling, and industry standards.
- Oversee import and export compliance, ensuring adherence to U.S. and international trade laws, sanctions, and customs regulations.
- Advise on tariff impacts and trade policy developments, collaborating with supply chain, logistics, and finance teams.
- Lead compliance efforts in privacy and data protection laws (CCPA, GDPR, etc.), including drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, and contracts.
- Monitor, assess, and advise on AI-related regulations and their impact on business operations, products, and services.
- Develop and implement internal compliance policies, training programs, and risk management frameworks.
- Partner with business leaders, product teams, and regulators to proactively manage compliance risks.
- Support audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries, ensuring timely and effective responses.
- Manage outside counsel and collaborate with cross-border legal teams as needed.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing (California preferred).
- 5+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house counsel experience in compliance, trade, or regulatory law.
- Strong knowledge of import/export laws, tariffs, product compliance standards, and privacy regulations.
- Familiarity with AI and emerging technology regulations strongly preferred.
- Excellent judgment, analytical skills, and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across functions.
- Experience working in e-commerce, technology, or global trade environment preferred.
Mental Functions: Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. This position performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to supervisor's guidelines.
Physical Functions: Sitting required 90% of the time. Walking and standing required 5% of the time respectively. No heavy lifting required. Constant keyboarding and telephone usage.
Supervisor Responsibilities
N/A
Language Skills
Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
Work Environment
Standard office working environment
Travel Requirements
N/A
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
LegalIndustries
Retail
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