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Vuori · 1 day ago

Vice President, International & Global Compliance ESG

Carlsbad, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$305K/yr - $340K/yr

15+ years exp

Vuori is a company that is redefining athletic apparel with a focus on an active coastal California lifestyle. They are seeking a Vice President, Associate General Counsel, International Transactions & Global Compliance to act as the primary legal advisor for their international division and compliance programs, aiming to develop cohesion across business functions and international markets.

ApparelBrand MarketingE-CommerceFashionMarketingRetailSales

Responsibilities

This role will also assist on contracts that by their nature have a global or corporate-enterprise impact related to our Product Development, Production & Sourcing and Supply Chain

This leadership role will act as division counsel for Vuori’s international division, principally working on international joint ventures and working collaboratively with Vuori’s Vice President, Real Estate Counsel on international real estate transactions

This position will handle matters related to the International Division in collaboration with the other leads of the other practice areas such as Real Estate, Labor & Employment, and Corporate

Support business expansion into new international markets with compliance guidance

Develop and execute comprehensive global compliance programs and strategies aligned with Vuori's business objectives and regulatory requirements

Other practice lead members have primary responsibility in the areas of Securities & Corporate Governance, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Info & Data Security and Privacy, Intellectual Property and Brand Protection, Commercial Transactions & Operations, and Real Estate Transactions, with all of such practice areas incorporating primary legal and regulatory compliance responsibilities

This role will take a leadership role for the compliance and regulatory outside of these areas but will work cross functionally with such other practice leads and when appropriate, provide supplemental assistance to support such areas

The primary function being to ensure consistency and cohesion across all of these areas, and to harmonize various policies and compliance programs to create efficiency and to minimize unnecessary and disparate impacts across various divisions

Establish and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls across the business units and international markets consistent with the structure described above

Monitor regulatory developments impacting Vuori’s cross-border transactions and international trade compliance, e.g. import/export, tariffs and customs compliance, with the goal of enhancing compliance

Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory mandates with respect to ethical manufacturing practices, supply transparency laws, sustainability standards, and other ESG areas impacting the enterprise and supply chain

Coordinate with procurement teams to integrate compliance KYC/KYC/KYB principles and legal requirements into vendor management processes and standard T&Cs, such as related to KYC/KYC/KYB principles regulations in the UK and Europe

Support and work collaboratively with the VP, Associate General Counsel of Securities & Corporate, related to corporate governance and potentially public company governance and board level matters

Maintain ESG reporting and conflict minerals reporting

Co-manage regulatory filings and government relations activities with the Associate General Counsel of Corporate

In collaboration with the Vice President of Information Security and the Senior Data Privacy and Security Attorney, assist with and advise on complex enterprise agreements, including IT SaaS, cloud services, and technology partnerships, especially around aspects that related to international compliance issues

Qualification

Global compliance programsCross-border transactionsInternational mergersAcquisitionsJ.D. degreeMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsLanguage proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Required

15+ years of experience leading complex cross-border transactions and implementing global compliance programs within multinational organizations

J.D. degree required; admission to practice in California or New York

Proven ability to design and execute long-term operational and compliance roadmaps aligned with corporate strategy

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for international mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships to ensure compliance with global regulatory frameworks and corporate governance standards

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, identify issues, and develop pragmatic, actionable solutions

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, with an ability to create clear, impactful presentations

Demonstrated record of closing high-value international deals through strategic problem-solving, persistence, and sound judgment

Ability to distill complex information into concise, visually compelling presentations for executive and stakeholder audiences

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with experience engaging C-suite executives, board members, and external partners

Experience with credit, bankruptcy, and commercial laws, including the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

Experience in working at a publicly traded and listed company