Legal Counsel - Regulatory and Government Affairs

Wayfair; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the online retail sector is seeking a Legal Counsel for their London office. This role focuses on providing legal guidance on product safety and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to UK and EU laws. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with up to three years’ experience, proficient in navigating legal challenges within a fast-paced environment. The position offers a dynamic opportunity for those looking to make an impact in a growing team.

Benefits

Full health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Global Traveler Health Insurance

24/7 Wellbeing support

Life Insurance benefits

Company matched Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Wayfair Employee Discount

Yearly match for personal donations

Paid Parental Leave

‘Cycle to Work’ Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• NQ-3 years of post-qualification experience in a legal role.
• Experience in UK and EU product safety and consumer protection desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on product safety regulations and compliance.
• Support engagement with regulatory authorities.
• Advise on advertising, marketing, and e-commerce regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Legal Counsel (NQ - 3 years PQE) 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).

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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