Senior Corporate Counsel, Regulatory Compliance and Privacy

Ariat•San Leandro, CA

1d•$170,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ariat is hiring a Regulatory Compliance/Privacy Attorney to join our growing legal team. As the sixth member of our legal department, you will help lead the development and implementation of our global regulatory compliance program with a focus on product safety and environmental regulations. Under the supervision of the Head of Legal, you will establish compliance frameworks that protect our brand while enabling business growth. You are extremely organized and proactive, with a desire to learn and grow. You are customer-focused, collaborate well with team members and cross-functional business partners, and have experience of working directly with outside counsel. If you are a self-directing, strategically thinking, and detail-oriented individual with a get-it-done attitude, come work with us! This position will follow a hybrid work model, working a minimum of three days per week at Ariat's San Leandro, CA office. We are considering local Bay Area candidates only or candidates who are willing to relocate to the Bay Area only .

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, licensed to practice law and in good standing in CA.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or related legal practice.
You know how to efficiently manage risk and ensure that business and compliance needs are accurately reflected in policies and procedures.
Solid foundation in privacy, product safety, environmental compliance and global regulatory frameworks.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders and teams on multiple projects at once.
Strong attention to detail —you sweat the small stuff and strive to get it right the first time, every time.
Ability and willingness to take initiative to address problems and make continuous process improvements.
Team player who manages well under pressure, while maintaining a good sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with product counseling with a global footwear and apparel brand or consumer products is strongly preferred. We'd like you to hit the ground running with relevant industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

Serving as lead counsel on product and environmental regulations affecting Ariat's footwear, apparel, and accessories, including California Proposition 65, PFAS and other chemical restrictions, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, sustainability and ESG-related disclosure requirements, modern slavery and supply chain transparency statutes (e.g., CA Transparency in Supply Chains Act, UK Modern Slavery Act), and textile and labeling regulations.
Monitoring, tracking, and analyzing developing state, federal, and global legislation and regulatory proposals that could impact Ariat's products or operations, and translating those developments into clear, actionable guidance for business teams.
Partnering with product development, sourcing, marketing, and sustainability teams to assess regulatory risk early in the product lifecycle.
Advising on compliance strategies related to Ariat's multi-state and international retail and e-commerce operations.
Creating compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures that can scale globally while maintaining consistent standards across all markets.
Serving as the primary in-house privacy counsel, advising on compliance with state privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA, and emerging state frameworks), federal privacy requirements, and international privacy regulations (GDPR, where applicable).
Partnering with various cross-functional teams to provide guidance related to data collection practices, consumer data requests, vendor data processing agreements, cookie/tracking compliance, and employee privacy matters.
Drafting, reviewing, and maintaining privacy policies, data processing agreements, and related documentation.
Supporting privacy impact assessments and advising on new technologies, platforms, and data initiatives.
Monitoring and assessing new and evolving privacy legislation across all U.S. states and relevant international jurisdictions.
Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs.