Regulatory Counsel

Requisition ID: 932185 
Store #: H00053 Legal -UNY5AV 
Position: Full-Time 
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Counsel will support all divisions of EssilorLuxottica’s North American business, supporting the legal team with a focus on regulatory matters. This position is based in New York, New York.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise and counsel internal clients on a wide range of regulatory issues facing the Company in Canada and the United States, such as federal healthcare laws, provincial and state laws governing optometry, opticianry, and ophthalmology, environmental health and safety, warranties, and FDA and Health Canada-related issues
• Monitor proposed and enacted state/provincial and federal legislation and regulations to ensure compliant policies and practices
• Identify and manage outside regulatory counsel and other advisors and manage risks of actual/threatened regulatory action or litigation in line with business unit initiatives and budgetary considerations
• Review, interpret, and provide guidance with respect to key agreements
• Perform research and other tasks to advise clients on legal obligations, risks, and potential liabilities
• Support management of litigation involving regulatory issues or enforcement actions including responding to demand letters, subpoenas, and government inquiries, representing Company in administrative proceedings, conducting investigations, and negotiating resolution of disputes
• Supervise work of paralegals
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• JD or LLB from an accredited law school in Canada or the United States and excellent academic background
• Licensed to practice law in New York or Canada
• Minimum 2 years of experience with private law firm or corporate legal department (or a combination thereof)
• Superior writing, communication, and research skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to interact with all levels and all lines of business and clients
• Motivated, self-starter
• Ability to work independently, yet collaborate effectively with other attorneys, paralegals, and business partners
• Flexible and able to think on feet in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to constantly shifting priorities, and allocate resources appropriately
• Outgoing and friendly personality, with a good sense of humor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with Canadian healthcare laws
• Retail or Wholesale industry experience
• Project management training or experience

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.