Join the Regulatory & Specialty Legal team at the world's largest retailer and advise business and leadership about existing and emerging regulatory frameworks across a wide range of areas including product regulatory, food safety, alcohol, licensing & permits, and more. The Senior Lead Counsel – Regulatory role is a key role, responsible for developing and driving a consistent regulatory compliance strategy across our existing and new businesses. You will collaborate closely with teammates across legal and compliance and with our business partners. You will also appropriately leverage a wide range of outside counsel expertise, with an eye to effectively managing legal risk and spend.
Key Responsibilities of the role:
- Legal Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and implement legal strategies to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provide expert legal advice and guidance on regulatory issues across a wide range of regulatory regimes, including product safety, consumer protection, food safety, licensing and permitting, and alcohol, tobacco, and firearms compliance.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes affecting the retail industry and advise on their impact.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to regulated products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement compliance programs and policies.
- Risk Management
- Identify and assess legal risks related to regulatory compliance and propose risk mitigation strategies.
- Manage and resolve regulatory investigations and enforcement actions.
- Provide legal support for product recalls and other regulatory actions.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with regulatory agencies and represent the company in regulatory proceedings.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including product development, marketing, and operations teams.
- Conduct training and awareness programs for employees on regulatory compliance issues.
- Documentation and Reporting
- Draft, review, and negotiate regulatory documents, agreements, and contracts.
- Prepare and present reports to senior management on regulatory compliance status and legal risks.
Experience required for the role:
- Experience in a corporate legal department or a top-tier law firm.
- Specialized knowledge from a regulatory legal role.
- Previous experience in a senior legal role with leadership responsibilities.
- Prior federal or state government experience.
Minimum Qualifications:Law degree from an accredited law school and 7 years' experience in law.License to practice law in at least one state.4 years' experience leading cross-functional teams.
Primary Location:702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America.
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