Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 3stepIT is a company focused on legal and compliance services, and they are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel & Regional Compliance Lead. This role involves providing legal support in corporate governance and compliance within the North America region, while also managing regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Support general corporate governance, dispute resolution, claims, and escalation management in North America region
- Ensure contractual structures align with compliance, financing, and operational requirements
- Advise on legal risks related to asset ownership, chain-of-custody, data sanitization, and environmental liabilities
- Act as lead legal partner and sales support for ITAD and Lifecycle Services business lines and customer deals for N.A business units
- Support sourcing activities related to ITAD subcontractors, including vendor negotiations, supplier agreements, and partner onboarding
- Ensure legal agreements reflect applicable compliance requirements (e.g., export controls, environmental and privacy regulations)
- Provide pragmatic legal advice aligned with commercial and operational objectives
- Ensure alignment with Group-approved templates and contractual guardrails
- Monitor and assess the business impact of U.S. and Canada federal/state regulations and emerging trends across key areas such as lease finance, privacy, environmental compliance (e.g., ITAD, e-waste), sanctions/export controls (OFAC, BIS), and AI
- Prioritize regulatory risks in line with business strategy, leveraging Group expertise and external advisors to implement scalable compliance
- Conduct risk assessments for North America and coordinate mitigation with Group Compliance
- Operationalize and localize Group policies, controls, and frameworks to meet North American legal requirements while maintaining global consistency
- Implement the speak-up/whistleblowing program, including case management and investigations with HR and management
- Support data protection compliance (GDPR, U.S., and Canada frameworks such as CCPA) and localization of third-party due diligence, KYC/CDD, and supplier oversight
- Act as the primary escalation point for business units and local authorities
- Provide regular reporting to Group Compliance and ensure documentation, audit readiness, and regulatory traceability
- Support internal audits
Skills
- Juris Doctor (JD), LL.M., and a law license in at least one U.S state
- 5+ years of experience across: Commercial legal roles supporting technology, IT services, or ITAD; Compliance matters (preferably in regulated or international/EMEA environments); Knowledge of leasing, financing, or asset-based business models
- Strong knowledge of: U.S. and Canada sanctions and export control regimes; Leasing and financing regulatory frameworks; Environmental and ITAD-related regulations; Data protection and privacy frameworks (including GDPR and U.S. / Canada laws)
- Experience working within a matrix organization with EU/EEA governance structures
- Commercially pragmatic and problem-solving legal advisor with business partnering capability
- Ability to balance regulatory requirements with growth objectives
- Strong knowledge or key regulatory business areas
- Compliance mindset with the ability to operationalize frameworks in a business environment
- Effective stakeholder management across regions and functions
- High level of autonomy combined with strong alignment to Group governance
- Collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively when needed
Benefits
- Recognition & Rewards – Bonus programs and excellence awards.
- Continuous Learning – Development programs, coaching, and workshops.
- Wellbeing Focus – Flexible culture, health initiatives, and work-life balance.
- Purpose-Driven Work – Opportunities to contribute to sustainability and community projects.
- Fun & Connection – Team challenges, sports activities, and annual events.
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