Corporate Counsel - Naperville, IL, United States - Aldi

Description

Our Human Resources Department is focused on ALDI's most valuable asset: our people.

With teams including Administration, Employee Communications, Payroll & Benefits, Human Resource Information Systems, Legal, Risk & Security, Recruitment and Training & Development, HR makes sure that ALDI continues to employ talented and motivated people that are focused on preserving the supportive culture we're known for.

ALDI is seeking a seasoned and visionary Senior Data Privacy Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic Legal team.

In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of shaping and executing our data protection strategy, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and industry best practices.

Your expertise will help drive our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy, assuring our customers, vendors, and stakeholders that their information is safe.

If you are a legal champion with a passion for privacy, innovation, and driving ethical data practices, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us.

Join our mission to create a safer digital world, one data point at a time.


Position Type:
Full-Time

This role is eligible to participate in ALDI's Hybrid Work Program, which requires work in-office at least 2 days per month.

Identifies legal issues and recommends responsive action.

• Engages with business, external parties, suppliers involved in the legal process, and internal/external counsel regarding relevant areas of expertise.
• Evaluates and analyzes legal issues and reports findings, as well as recommendations, to direct leader.
• Informs management of recurring issues or when additional team training may be required.
• Researches, analyzes, and keeps current on legal issues and laws, legislation, regulations, and court decisions affecting the relevant areas of law; Performs pre-litigation work without significant oversight, including providing timely and insightful counseling and advice, to minimize risks and potential legal liability.
• Prepares reports and analyzes data to identify exposures and risks.
• Manages strategies for reducing costs and transferring risk.
• Provides proactive analysis of current projects and analytical review of reported results.
• Drafts memorandums, attorney correspondence, reports, and other legal documents.
• Leads legal policies and strategic planning related to their area of subject matter expertise in order to support tactical business growth.
• Manages complex legal negotiations with key stakeholders and vendors while collaborating with various cross-functional business teams providing for stronger Legal and Business relationships.
• Communicates complex information and legal concepts to a broad range of clients, from ALDI employees to executive management.
• Supports Corporate Counsels in providing the business with accurate and timely advice and counseling on a wide variety of legal matters.
• Leverages legal expertise, experience, and business acumen to support the company in achieving its objectives.
• Assists in training and developing team members to retain a motivated and professional workforce.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Proficient in legal analysis, drafting, research, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of United States employment law, contract law, and/or data privacy law and ability to assist in defending the company against various areas of litigation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze and present complex data.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply creative solutions.
• Proficient in reviewing data to determine accuracy and completeness.

Bachelor's Degree required.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a legal environment required.
• Experience in a law firm, corporate legal department or in-house legal counsel required.
• D. required from an ABA accredited law school; licensed to practice in Illinois (or immediate ability to become licensed) required.
• Knowledge of contract law, data privacy, litigation, employment law and/or commercial disputes required.

Work may be performed in an office, remote office, or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.

Travel:

• Domestic travel required.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

~ Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic.

Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.