Legal Counsel, Wayfair
Regulatory and Government Affairs
A global online homeware marketplace
Posted today
A global online homeware marketplace
1001+ employees
Posted today
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help everyone, anywhere create their feeling of home.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for a highly motivated Legal Counsel (NQ - 3 years PQE) to join our London-based Legal team
- Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with NQ-3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a corporate, regulatory, or commercial legal role
- Experience in UK and EU product safety and consumer protection is desirable
- Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risks
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Prior in-house experience in a retail, e-commerce, or regulated industry is desirable but not required
What the job involves
- In this role, you will provide legal guidance on day-to-day legal matters with a particular focus on the regulatory requirements to market and sell consumer products and move them across international borders in the EU and UK
- Working closely with senior legal counsel and cross-functional teams, you will help the business navigate evolving regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and support operational and strategic initiatives
- Product & Retail Compliance: Provide legal guidance on product safety regulations, labelling requirements, recalls, and consumer protection laws in the UK and EU
- Regulatory Affairs: Support engagement with regulatory authorities, including the UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and EU market surveillance authorities
- Trade Compliance: Assist in ensuring adherence to UK and EU trade compliance regulations, including import/export controls and customs compliance requirements
- General UK Legal Matters: Advise business teams on compliance with advertising, marketing, and e-commerce regulations
- Denied Party Compliance Programs: Support Wayfair’s efforts in sanctions screening and forced labour compliance
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal teams, including Merchandising, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams, to provide proactive legal support
- Regulatory Monitoring & Risk Mitigation: Track changes in UK and EU laws and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with senior legal counsel
- ESG and Circular Economy Compliance: Support Wayfair’s global efforts in circular economy and ESG fields including Extended Producer Requirements
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Wayfair emerged in the early era of eCommerce with a mission to revolutionize online shopping, offering customers a convenient platform to purchase goods. Today, it stands as one of the foremost global players in the online furniture delivery industry, boasting an impressive inventory of over 33 million products.
Renowned for its extensive product range and comprehensive service offerings, Wayfair distinguishes itself by providing an end-to-end customer experience, from browsing to doorstep delivery. Despite its prominence, the company faces profitability challenges attributed largely to expansion expenses. Nonetheless, its solid presence in the competitive online homeware sector solidifies its position as a key contender.
With ambitious global expansion plans, Wayfair remains committed to maintaining its leadership in the industry. As it aspires to become the ultimate destination for all home needs, its more recent ventures into physical retail represent significant strides toward this overarching goal.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-14% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Prudential / St. Botolph, Boston, MA
Leadership
Niraj Shah
(Co-Founder & CEO)Studied Engineering at Cornell University before co-founding Spinners, a Boston-based IT services company. Previously acted as Entrepreneur in Residence for Greylock and has served as CEO of Wayfair since co-founding the company in 2002.
Steven Conine
(Co-Founder)Co-founded Spinners before working for Operations at iXL. Conine also co-founded Pillar VC in 2016.
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