Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and business-oriented In-House Counsel to lead and manage the company's compliance function in the United States. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust corporate risk management and compliance framework, with a strong focus on data privacy and transfer, product liability and marketing, and antitrust and competition issue compliance.
The ideal candidate is proactive, practical, and comfortable working in a fast-growing, cross-border business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Compliance and Risk Management
- Identify legal and compliance risks across business operations and support on internal audit and compliance review.
- Establish, implement, and continuously improve the company's risk management and compliance program, with the focus on data security, antirust compliance, and product liability and marketing.
- Review and improve internal policies, including but not limited to Code of Conduct and compliance guidelines, to promote a strong culture of ethics and compliance across the company.
2. Data Privacy and Security
- Advise the business team on the implementation and practice of consumer data privacy and data transfer laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Support the review and update of product and company website related data protection and privacy policies.
- Establish data security incident response plans.
3. Antitrust and Competition Law
- Advise the business team on antitrust related issues, particularly on pricing strategies implementation, to ensure legal compliance and to reduce antitrust risks.
- Develop and deliver antitrust compliance training to the business team.
4. Product Compliance and Marketing
- Monitor regulatory development related to consumer electronics and home appliances products to ensure company products meet applicable U.S. regulatory and safety standards.
- Review product labeling, manuals, warranty, and marketing materials for legal compliance.
- Coordinate with outside counsel in response to product liability related litigations.
5. Commercial Contracts and Other Legal Support
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
- Provide day-to-day legal advice to business teams.
- Communicate and cooperate with headquarters legal team as needed.
- Manage and coordinate with external counsel as needed.
Qualifications:
Basic Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active U.S. bar license (Georgia preferred or ability to register in-house in Georgia)
- 5-10 years of relevant legal experience as an in-house counsel or in law firm
- Legal experience in manufacturing, consumer electronics, or related industries is strongly preferred.
Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of U.S. data privacy, security, and transfer laws at both state and federal levels
- Familiarity with consumer electronics and home appliances products compliance frameworks and marketing laws
- Solid experience in antitrust and competition law (pricing, distribution, channel management)
- Experience building or managing compliance programs is a plus
Skills:
- Strong business judgment and practical problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
