Senior Legal Counsel - Compliance

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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.

Job Requirements

• 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.

Essential Mental & Physical Function

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/ASeniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function Legal
• Industries Retail

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