Sr. Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Compliance)

Crocs; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Job summary

Crocs Inc. is seeking a Sr. Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Compliance) to lead global regulatory strategy and build scalable compliance frameworks that support growth. You will partner with business teams, manage product compliance programs, and advise on labeling across markets.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in regulatory law for consumer goods, including footwear, with U.S. bar admission and strong cross-functional leadership. This role blends in-person collaboration with flexible remote work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of regulatory/compliance law experience for consumer goods.
• 2+ years in-house experience preferred.
• Bar admission in at least one US state.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead global regulatory and compliance strategy for the business.
• Manage product compliance programs and testing protocols.
• Advise on labeling, packaging, and country-of-origin requirements.
• Monitor evolving global regulations related to footwear and accessories.
• Coordinate supplier compliance programs and audits.
• Liaise with external counsel and manage legal spend.
• Mentor colleagues and drive scalable outcomes.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide governance models.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

In-house experience

Legal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you're welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you're not expected to fit a mold. You're encouraged to break it and create something better.

Overview

The Sr. Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Compliance) at Crocs Inc. will drive regulatory strategy by partnering closely with the business to navigate legal requirements, assess and mitigate risk and build scalable compliance frameworks that support business growth. The ideal candidate brings deep experience as a regulatory/compliance attorney supporting consumer goods brands and will be able to confidently and strategically support Crocs Inc.

What You'll Do

• Lead global regulatory and compliance strategy for the business, proactively identifying risk, shaping governance frameworks, and advising senior stakeholders on complex legal and regulatory matters with enterprise impact
• Manage global product compliance programs, including coordination of physical and chemical testing protocols (e.g., REACH, CPSIA, CA Prop 65, ASTM standards) in partnership with compliance, product development, and sourcing teams.
• Advise on and oversee labeling and packaging requirements across all markets, including country-of-origin, material composition, care instructions and consumer warning disclosures.
• Track and assess evolving global regulatory requirements applicable to footwear and accessories, including Green Claims, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and product-specific import/export regulations, and translate requirements into actionable business guidance by proactively delivering clear, pragmatic guidance
• Develop and administer supplier compliance programs, including contractual compliance requirements, audit coordination and corrective action management for third-party manufacturers.
• Act as a central point of coordination for key regulatory matters, audits and external counsel relationships, optimizing legal spend and driving consistency and quality across outside advisors and vendors, including testing labs, certification bodies and regulatory agencies.
• Influence and lead through others by mentoring legal colleagues and partnering with leaders outside of direct reporting lines to drive consistent, highquality legal and compliance outcomes at scale.
• Shape enterprisewide approach to compliance and risk by contributing to crossfunctional initiatives, policy development and governance models that span regions, brands or business units.

What You'll Bring To The Table

• 8+ years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney including significant experience advising on regulatory, compliance and complex commercial or technology matters for consumer goods, preferably with footwear or apparel companies
• Ideally with at least 2 years of in-house experience (either as an in-house lawyer or working with in-house lawyers)
• Disciplined self-starter with excellent work ethic having ability to re-prioritize when faced with competing pressures and demands
• Admitted to the bar of at least one US State and in good standing
• Significant experience leading regulatory risk management, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating risk across business operations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in addition to interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and proficiency on cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, team environment
• Able to positively impact cross-functional teams to achieve business goals

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.

The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.

Title: Sr. Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Compliance)

Salary or Pay Range: $180,000 - $195,000

Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.

At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• life and AD&D
• short-term disability coverage
• long-term disability coverage
• paid time off
• employee assistance
• participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• many other additional voluntary benefits

Job Category: Corporate