Job DescriptionHOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT The Antitrust & Compliance Counsel will serve as a strategic legal advisor to the business on US & Canada antitrust and competition law matters, while supporting to maintain an effective antitrust compliance program. This role partners closely with business leaders, compliance, M&A, sales, procurement, and executive teams to manage legal risk, support growth initiatives, and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory and enforcement priorities.
Antitrust Advisory - Provide practical, business-oriented advice on U.S. and international antitrust and competition laws, including pricing, distribution, exclusivity, licensing, joint ventures, information sharing, and trade association activities.
- Advise on antitrust issues arising from day-to-day commercial activities, strategic initiatives, and new market entry.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions, including antitrust risk assessments, HSR and ex-U.S. filings, and integration planning.
- Coordinate and manage interactions with competition authorities (e.g., DOJ, FTC, and non-U.S. regulators), including inquiries, investigations, and information requests.
Antitrust Compliance Program - Assist in the refinement and maintenance of the company's antitrust and competition law compliance program, including policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Conduct antitrust risk assessments across business units and geographies to identify and mitigate areas of heightened exposure.
- Develop and deliver tailored antitrust training for employees, including specialized training for sales, procurement, senior leadership, HR, and business development teams.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments and translate them into clear, practical guidance for the business.
Data Privacy Advisory- Advise on compliance with global, federal, and state privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and VCDPA, and other emerging regulations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements (DPAs), privacy terms, vendor contracts, and cross-border data transfer mechanisms.
- Partner with Security and IT teams on incident response, including breach assessment, notification obligations, and remediation strategies.
- Support development and maintenance of privacy policies, internal procedures, retention schedules, and governance frameworks.
- Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data mapping, and risk evaluations for new products, tools, and business initiatives.
- Provide legal guidance on data collection, use, retention, and sharing, including consent, cookies, and marketing practices.
- Monitor and interpret evolving privacy laws and regulatory guidance; prepare updates and training for internal stakeholders.
- Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and responses to data subject requests (DSRs/DSARs).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed privacy-by-design into product development and business operations.
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QualificationsWHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 7+ years experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm or both with a proven track record in antitrust, data privacy, and compliance.
- Strong experience in antitrust and competition law gained in-house, at a major law firm, and/or with a government agency.
- Demonstrated experience advising on antitrust issues in commercial operations and strategic transactions.
- Strong ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable business guidance.
- Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.
- Can offer a relocation package if needed.
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT- 10+ years experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm or both with a proven track record in antitrust, data privacy, and compliance.
- Fluent in Spanish would be a plus.
- Experience with developing, implementing, and maintaining privacy and data protection frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a matrixed and/or global organization.
Additional InformationTHE PERKS- Immediate Benefits
- Robust Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
- Competitive Bonus Programs
- Employee 401k Match
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
- Hybrid Work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
- And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
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