THE ROLEReporting to the Director Legal Commercial Operations U.S. the Senior Legal Counsel Legal Commercial Operations acts as both strategic advisor and practical problem solver helping teams move quickly without compromising consumer trust or regulatory obligations. Marketing Digital and Communications at Circle K are at the crux of where speed creativity and regulatory scrutiny intersect. This role is essential to ensuring compliant advertising promotions product launches and loyalty programs--especially age-restricted and other regulated products.This is an exciting time as the successful candidate will get to make their mark as they assist in the building of the U.S. commercial law function becoming an elite member of a team designed to be the go-to legal partner to a dynamic group of business stakeholders.WHAT YOULL DOSupport the Marketing Digital and Communications functions at Circle K.Provide day‑to‑day legal advice on marketing and advertising initiatives including claims substantiation promotional campaigns sweepstakes and digital marketing.Advise on the legal aspects of websites mobile apps and online platforms e-commerce and digital sales personalization and digital marketing collection of customer data.Review and approve marketing copy press releases creative materials and consumer‑facing disclosures.Review negotiate and approve contracts related to marketing advertising promotional campaigns sweepstakes and digital marketing.Advise on influencer endorsement and testimonial compliance.Review product labels packaging and marketing claims with a focus on regulated products.Support pricing strategies discounts and promotional offers.Advise on design implementation and modification of loyalty and rewards programs.Counsel on pricing practices promotions and related consumer protection risks.Identify and manage regulatory risk associated with regulated product categories and privacy.Escalate complex or high‑risk issues and partner closely with the senior enterprise legal leaders on strategy and resolution.Develop and deliver practical training for Marketing and Communications teams on legal risk compliance requirements and best practices.Design and develop tools such as guidance materials and playbooks to allow the business to self-serve on common items and to support scalable compliant execution.WHAT YOULL NEED JD or equivalent from an accredited institution and admission to at least one US state bar.10 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years leading teams andor functions in-house and law firm.Strong background advising on marketing advertising promotions privacy applicable regulatory and consumer protection issues.Experience with regulated and age-restricted products andor loyalty programs is highly preferred.Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment balance risk and work quickly with creative fast‑moving teams.Comfortable advising on a broad and shifting array of retail legal issues including the enthusiasm to counsel on new and trending areas of law.Ability to work comfortably while processes and systems are being established.Collaborative spirit with a sense of humor.WHY YOU SHOULD WORK HEREOur job openings in stores and offices allow you to grow quickly within a global company while benefiting from a dynamic work environment that puts people first. Wherever you are in your journey we have a place for you. Here are some of the attractive benefits we offerCompetitive SalaryComplete benefits packages medical dental deferred compensation plan employee stock plan etc..People Perks which allows for great discounts on food and fuel.Vacation PTO timeWork in a collaborative dynamic and high performing team.Work for a leading innovative and growing company in convenience stores operations.Fortune 500 company and a 5-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner.Tuition reimbursement of 5000 per year.Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.INTERESTED Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act the ADA and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Companys Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.Click below to review information about our companys use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibilityIn EnglishIn Spanish