Senior Manager, Senior Compliance Counsel | Contract until December 2027

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits.

Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well.

We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in.

As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future.

In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

The Legal Compliance team partners across the global organization to enable responsible growth by managing legal and regulatory risk across product integrity, sustainability, trade compliance, and supply chain operations.

The team works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance with evolving global regulations while supporting business innovation and operational excellence.

The Senior Manager, Senior Counsel (Compliance) provides expert legal guidance across a wide range of compliance and regulatory matters, operating with a high degree of independence while supporting and shaping the enterprise compliance program.

Provide strategic legal advice on product compliance, trade compliance, sustainability, sanctions, and responsible supply chain risks

Partner with Product Integrity, Sustainability, Trade, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal and enterprise risk

Support and advance the global Compliance Program, including policy management, training, and third-party risk initiatives

Monitor and report on emerging legislation, regulatory developments, and litigation impacting the business

Educate cross-functional partners on evolving compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies

Manage outside counsel and external advisors on complex compliance and trade-related matters

Present updates and recommendations to senior leadership on key legal and compliance risks

Coach and guide team members, delegating work and ensuring accountability for outcomes

JD or equivalent from an accredited university, with active bar admission or ability to register as in-house counsel.

5+ years of relevant legal experience in-house or at a law firm

Deep expertise in compliance, regulatory, and trade-related legal matters

Strong business judgment and ability to manage complex legal risk

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate legal concepts

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment

Strong collaboration and influencing skills across cross-functional teams

Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities

must haves

Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.

Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.

Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.

Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.

Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.

Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

Authorization to work in U.S. is required for this role.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time for this role.

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture.

Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.