ALDI USA · 9 hours ago
General Counsel
Aurora, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$410K/yr - $448K/yr
7+ years expALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, seeking a strategic and experienced General Counsel to lead their Legal and Compliance programs. The role involves providing expert legal counsel, guiding compliance initiatives, and influencing company-wide governance to support ALDI's growth and success.
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Responsibilities
Recruits, relocates, and recommends qualified employees for their team; determines the appropriate training methods/courses for new hires
Determines the salary levels for newly-hired or transferred employees reporting to them according to the established company wage structure
Understands the overarching company strategy while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees
Establishes, communicates and evaluates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure mutual understanding of desired results
Recommends best practices in relation to legal and compliance processes and programs
Advises on compliance with legal documentation and company policies
Manages and liaises with outside counsel on legal matters and litigation from inception to trial
Counsels on employment/labor law, employee relations, ethics, privacy, transparency, data collection and storage, regulatory and governmental changes, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and artificial intelligence matters
Forms collaborative relationships with leaders and employees in order to execute strategies and efforts to support the growth/strategic objectives of the company
Provides expert and strategic counsel on various legal topics to leaders as requested
Consults with executives on the development of their team's strategy
Makes recommendations to executives on how to improve, design, and streamline applicable policies, procedures, and practices
Manages external consultants accordingly
Liaises with directors in other ALDI countries to facilitate the sharing of best practices
Evaluates and analyzes any legal cases on behalf of the company, working to provide guidance to all areas of the company's operations
Manages litigation and disputes, working with external counsel as needed to resolve legal matters efficiently and effectively. Works to mediate escalated employment matters as appropriate
Evaluates and establishes internal governance policies, weighing multiple inputs and impacts, anticipating issues, and estimating risks strategically
Identifies proactive and cost-effective solutions that will eliminate and/or mitigate legal and business risks as well as performing pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights
Reviews contracts and agreements, negotiating and creating agreements and/or contracts on behalf of the company as appropriate
Reviews and coordinates the necessary legal review of advertising, marketing, and other collaterals to ensure compliance with legal requirements
Oversees legal aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, contracts, and joint ventures
Leads the compliance function, including internal frameworks, policies, monitoring systems, and training programs
Monitors compliance activities and conducts risk assessments within all business units, identifies trends and potential areas of compliance vulnerability and reports accordingly to the CEO
Manages the ALDI AlertLine system, including investigations into reports of potential compliance violations, and ensures appropriate action is taken
Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and industry best practices, and advises executive leadership accordingly
Manages and maintains all company corporate records and related filings ensuring the company meets legal and statutory obligations
Develops and monitors department budget, including internal and external counsel
Directs their team by ensuring that all projects and tasks meet business needs as well as expectations for quality and service
Establishes team objectives that align with the overall company strategy
Participates in international, National and Specialist Committees as required to establish best practice and business consistency
Identifies and develops company-wide and individual initiatives for their team
Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
A minimum of 7 years of progressive external or internal experience in both law firm and corporate settings with general knowledge of risk and compliance, corporate/contracts law, litigation, trademarks, labor and employment law, etc. required
Completion of the ALDI LEAD (Leadership Enhancement And Development) program (for internal candidates) or equivalent combination of external leadership experience and training required
Benefits
401(k) Plan
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
PerkSpot National Discount Program
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Company
ALDI USA
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10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Hart
Chief Executive Officer
Truly Willing Corporation
President and CEO
Recent News
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