ALDI USA · 2 hours ago
Manager & Deputy General Counsel
Aurora, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$305K/yr - $342K/yr
9+ years expALDI USA is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation with plans to expand its footprint significantly. They are seeking a Manager & Deputy General Counsel to provide legal guidance on employment law, data privacy, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial disputes, while also leading a talented team within their Legal department.
Consumer GoodsGroceryRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Ensures the training, development, and performance of their team’s staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce that achieves their career objectives
Recruits and recommends qualified employees for their team’s staff positions
Establishes, communicates and evaluates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure a mutual understanding of desired results
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
Counsels, advises and makes recommendations on topics relating to data privacy, commercial transactions, mergers & acquisitions and commercial litigation
Manages employment litigation and matters, including employment counseling, hiring/firing decisions, reviews and approves position statements prepared by junior-level counsel, EEOC and state agency charges, and other employment law-related topics as applicable
Recommends best practices in relation to legal, regulatory and compliance processes and programs, and ensures compliance with legal documentation and company policies
Partners and liaises with outside counsel on legal matters, litigation, regulatory complaints and manages relevant external consultants
Oversees the management of employment/labor law and approves junior counsel work as it relates to employment/labor law, employee relations, and employment law-related topics as applicable
Oversees the management of all commercial transactions for the business, including mergers and acquisitions and creates templates for the business to use
Provides expertise and insight on any legal questions which arise in relation to the implementation of all new projects, with a specific focus on data privacy
Provides expertise and insight on any employment-based and compliance-related law changes which impact the ALDI business including participation in various committee and HR-related strategy meetings
Consults with leadership on the development of their team's strategy
Advises leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriate
Liaises with applicable areas of the business to ensure timely and efficient communication flow
Consults with the business to effectively design and streamline applicable processes within the organization
Keeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area; communicates updates to leadership
Oversees a wide range of employment law-related topics, including changes in employment laws which impact the business, business-wide employment counseling, company hiring/firing decisions, and preparation/review of position statements, management of EEOC and state agency charges, and employment litigation
Oversees Impact to ALDI law tracking system and management with staff support
Develops and manages the in-house employment counseling pilot program and any expansion thereof
Develops and manages the in-house handling of employment charges pilot program and any expansion thereof
Leads the review/modification of the Vice President Response Guide and manages legal investigations of serious employment-related allegations made to the ALDI Alertline
Evaluates and analyzes legal cases, reporting findings to their direct leader; researches unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes
Oversees and coordinates with outside counsel regarding employment and commercial litigation from inception to trial as well as daily case management; mediates escalated matters as appropriate
Designs, implements, and drives process improvements and infrastructure solutions to HR and employment law-specific issues; ensures successful implementation and communication of Legal programs in order to enhance the effectiveness of the team while providing visibility to key milestones and progress
Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights, at the instruction of their direct leader
Reviews and/or coordinates the necessary legal review of advertising, marketing, and other collaterals to ensure compliance with legal requirements
Oversees regulatory review process for mergers & acquisitions
Develops strategy for compliance with US data privacy laws
Oversees Enterprise Risk Management assessments and strategy for the US
Develops and rolls out employee relations to the business
Oversees Corporate Governance for the US, including holding all corporate resolutions
Manages their team by driving projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration
Identifies cost-saving opportunities and potential process improvements
Serves as the primary link between their team’s staff and leadership to ensure understanding of company goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement
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
A minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in a legal environment and retail operations required
Experience in a law firm, corporate legal department and/or in-house legal counsel required
J.D. 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
Ability to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and procedures
Gives attention to detail and follows instruction
Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports
Understands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the company
Conflict management skills
Advanced knowledge of United States employment law and ability to assist in defending the company against employment-related industry charges
Advanced comprehensive understanding of current Equal Employment Opportunity Commission policies and procedures
Knowledge of the process for recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions in accordance with company, statutory, tax, cost and reporting requirements
Knowledge of how legal issues affect organizations and the ability to develop strategies to coordinate legal considerations to business objectives
Understands cost/benefit analyses
Ability to anticipate legal risks, as well as utilize excellent judgement and analytical skills
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
Thank you for your interest in ALDI. We are aware of attempts to deceive applicants through fraudulent websites and email domains.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Hart
Chief Executive Officer
Truly Willing Corporation
President and CEO
Recent News
2026-01-13
2026-01-03
Company data provided by crunchbase