Newegg Incorporated

Senior Legal Counsel - Compliance

Newegg Incorporated$120K — $160K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing (California preferred).
  • 5+ years of legal experience, with substantial in-house counsel experience in compliance and regulatory law.
  • Strong knowledge of import/export laws, tariffs, and product compliance standards.
  • Familiarity with AI and emerging tech regulations is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent judgment and analytical skills for providing practical legal advice.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with an ability to influence across departments.
  • Experience in e-commerce, technology, or global trade environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on product compliance related to consumer protection and safety standards.
  • Oversee compliance with import/export laws, including sanctions and customs regulations.
  • Advise on tariff impacts, collaborating with supply chain and finance teams.
  • Lead efforts in privacy and data protection compliance, drafting necessary policies and contracts.
  • Monitor AI-related regulations and assess their impact on business operations.
  • Develop and implement internal compliance policies and training programs.
  • Partner with business leaders to manage compliance risks proactively.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • Collaborative culture with cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge issues like AI regulations.
  • Support for professional development and continuing legal education.
  • Flexible work arrangements available.
Full Job Description
  • Provide legal advice on product compliance, including consumer protection, safety, labeling, and industry standards.
  • Oversee import and export compliance, ensuring adherence to U.S. and international trade laws, sanctions, and customs regulations.
  • Advise on tariff impacts and trade policy developments, collaborating with supply chain, logistics, and finance teams.
  • Lead compliance efforts in privacy and data protection laws (CCPA, GDPR, etc.), including drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, and contracts.
  • Monitor, assess, and advise on AI-related regulations and their impact on business operations, products, and services.
  • Develop and implement internal compliance policies, training programs, and risk management frameworks.
  • Partner with business leaders, product teams, and regulators to proactively manage compliance risks.
  • Support audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries, ensuring timely and effective responses.
  • Manage outside counsel and collaborate with cross-border legal teams as needed.


  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing (California preferred).
  • 5+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house counsel experience in compliance, trade, or regulatory law.
  • Strong knowledge of import/export laws, tariffs, product compliance standards, and privacy regulations.
  • Familiarity with AI and emerging technology regulations strongly preferred.
  • Excellent judgment, analytical skills, and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across functions.
  • Experience working in e-commerce, technology, or global trade environment preferred.

About Newegg Incorporated

Newegg is an online retailer of computer hardware and software, consumer electronics, and other products. The company was founded in 2001 by Fred Chang and has since grown to become one of the largest online retailers in the US. Newegg offers a wide selection of products from various brands, including Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft. The company has won numerous awards for its customer service and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the US. Newegg is headquartered in City of Industry, California and has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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Size
2,000 employees
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Founded
2001

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