Global Senior Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer

Global Senior Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer

Location: United States (Remote / Hybrid), East Coast/ New Jersey preferred

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IT is a global leader in circular technology management. We are helping organizations use technology smarter and more sustainably. For nearly 30 years, we've designed lifecycle solutions that finance, manage, reuse, and extend the value of technology - reducing waste and driving business impact.

We work at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and innovation. Our teams help customers boost productivity while building a more circular future.

Want to help shape the future of circular technology? We are now looking for a senior legal and compliance leader to drive that journey in North America. In this role, you won't just support the business - you will help define how it operates. Join us!

Reporting to:

Group Compliance & Legal Director, Europe/Finland HQ

Job role and purpose:

This role combines two core functions:

1. Compliance Officer: Responsible for the execution, localization, and ongoing management of the Group's compliance framework within the United States and Canada ("North America") and possible other emerging territories, ensuring alignment with Group policies while addressing U.S.

-specific regulatory requirements.

2. Senior Legal Counsel (Business Partner Focus): Acts as a dedicated legal partner to the ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) and Lifecycle Services business line, primary focus in North America business, supporting sourcing related to ITAD service providing, commercial contracting, and operational legal needs. Supporting North America region in corporate governance related matters.

The role serves as a critical bridge between Group-level compliance governance (Europe HQ) and U.S. operational execution, ensuring that compliance, legal, and commercial objectives are aligned.

Main responsibilities & tasks:

Compliance Officer (Primary Focus - N.A. Execution & Localization)

• Lead compliance risk assessments across North America and implement mitigation actions with the Group compliance function
• Monitor regulatory developments in the U.S. and Canada and assess business impact
• Implement and operationalize Group compliance policies, standards, and controls across North America
• Adapt and localize global compliance frameworks (including whistleblowing) to meet regional legal and regulatory requirements while maintaining global consistency
• Manage and support compliance investigations, incidents, and whistleblowing cases in coordination with Group functions
  
  Support third-party due diligence processes, including KYC/CDD and supplier compliance oversight
• Act as the primary compliance contact for North America business units and engage with relevant authorities as needed
• Specific regulatory focus areas
• Oversee compliance with leasing, financing structures, and licensing requirements in coordination with business and finance teams
• Ensure compliance with sanctions and export control regulations (e.g., OFAC, BIS)
• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations, including ITAD, e-waste handling, and chain-of-custody standards
• Support implementation of data protection and privacy requirements (GDPR, U.S., and Canada frameworks such as CCPA)
• Ensure compliance with emerging regulatory requirements (e.g., AI)

Senior Legal Counsel (ITAD & Lifecycle Services Business Partner)

• Act as lead legal partner supporting ITAD and Lifecycle Services business lines and customer deals across North America
• Provide legal support to sales efforts, enabling commercial deal execution
• Support sourcing activities for ITAD subcontractors, including vendor negotiations, supplier agreements, and partner onboarding
• Ensure contracts incorporate applicable compliance requirements (e.g., export controls, environmental, and privacy regulations)
• Deliver pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice aligned with commercial and operational objectives
• Ensure alignment with Group-approved templates and contractual standards
• Advise on legal risks related to asset ownership, chain-of-custody, data sanitization, and environmental liabilities
• Support corporate governance activities, dispute resolution, claims, and escalation management
• Ensure contractual structures align with compliance, financing, and operational requirements

Qualifications and experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD), LL.M., or equivalent legal qualification
• Minimum 10+ years of experience across:
  • Compliance (preferably in regulated or international/EMEA environments)
  • Commercial legal roles supporting technology, IT services, or ITAD
  • Knowledge of Leasing, financing, or asset-based business models
• Strong knowledge of:
  • U.S. and Canada sanctions and export control regimes
  • Leasing and financing regulatory frameworks
  • Environmental and ITAD-related regulations
  • Data protection and privacy frameworks (including GDPR and U.S. / Canada laws)
• Experience working within a matrix organization with EU/EEA governance structures

Key competencies

• Strong compliance mindset with the ability to operationalize…