Legal Counsel - Regulatory and Government Affairs

Wayfair; London; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Legal Counsel in London, where you will navigate complex regulatory landscapes and provide essential legal guidance on product compliance and safety. This role offers the chance to work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to UK and EU regulations while fostering stakeholder engagement. With a focus on mitigating risks and supporting strategic initiatives, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the legal framework for a dynamic business environment. If you're passionate about law and eager to make an impact in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Global Traveler Health Insurance

24/7 wellbeing support

Life Insurance enrollment

Company matched Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Financial planning through LearnLux

Employee Discount

Yearly match for personal donations

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• NQ-3 years PQE in corporate, regulatory, or commercial legal roles.
• Experience in UK/EU product safety and consumer protection is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on product safety regulations and compliance.
• Support engagement with regulatory authorities and monitor legal changes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Legal Risk Mitigation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Legal Counsel to join our London-based Legal team. 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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What You’ll Need:

• 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.

Benefits & Perks:

• Full health benefits available (Medical, Dental, Vision) for eligible employees.
• Global Traveler Health Insurance through GeoBlue.
• 24/7 access to mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing support, plus an enhanced offering of therapy and coaching.
• Automatic enrollment into Life Insurance (at no cost to employee).
• Company matched Pension Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Personalized financial planning through LearnLux.
• Wayfair Employee Discount.
• Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations made by employees to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
• Paid Parental Leave, Surrogacy & Adoption Reimbursement and Caregiver Services.
• Exclusive access to thousands of perks & discounts through BenefitHub.
• “Cycle to Work” Commuter Benefits.
• Gym/Fitness Discounts (Global ClassPass and varying regional memberships).