Legal Counsel - Regulatory and Government Affairs

Wayfair LLC; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online home goods retailer in London seeks a Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance on regulatory issues concerning consumer products, focusing on compliance in the UK and EU. The ideal candidate will have 0-3 years of experience in a corporate or regulatory legal role, with strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model with days in office and remote.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Private Medical & Dental Care

Work from anywhere up to 15 Days per Year

Gym Membership

Tuition Reimbursement

Matched Pension

Paid Parental Leave

Surrogacy & Adoption Reimbursement

Qualifications

• NQ-3 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, regulatory, or commercial legal role.
• Experience in UK and EU product safety and consumer protection is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on product safety regulations and labelling.
• Support engagement with regulatory authorities.
• Advise on compliance with advertising and e-commerce regulations.
• Track changes in laws and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Legal Counsel - Regulatory and Government Affairs

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Job Title: Legal Counsel - Regulatory and Government Affairs

Location: London (EC1V 7LQ) – Monday–Thursday in office, Friday remote

Benefits: Wayfair Employee Discount, Private Medical & Dental Care, Work from anywhere up to 15 Days per Year, Gym Membership, Tuition Reimbursement, 25 Days Starting Holiday + Bank Holidays (tenure increases), Company Matched Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, 24/7 access to mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing support, plus an enhanced offering of therapy and coaching, Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations made by employees to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Paid Parental Leave, Surrogacy & Adoption Reimbursement and Caregiver Service and more.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Legal Counsel (NQ - 3 years PQE) to join our London-based Legal team. In this role, you will provide legal guidance on day‑to‑day legal matters with a particular focus on the regulatory requirements to market and sell consumer products and move them across international borders in the EU and UK. Working closely with senior legal counsel and cross‑functional teams, you will help the business navigate evolving regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and support operational and strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Product & Retail Compliance: Provide legal guidance on product safety regulations, labelling requirements, recalls, and consumer protection laws in the UK and EU.
• Regulatory Affairs: Support engagement with regulatory authorities, including the UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and EU market surveillance authorities.
• Trade Compliance: Assist in ensuring adherence to UK and EU trade compliance regulations, including import/export controls and customs compliance requirements.
• General UK Legal Matters: Advise business teams on compliance with advertising, marketing, and e‑commerce regulations.
• Denied Party Compliance Programs: Support Wayfair’s efforts in sanctions screening and forced labour compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal teams, including Merchandising, Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams, to provide proactive legal support.
• Regulatory Monitoring & Risk Mitigation: Track changes in UK and EU laws and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with senior legal counsel.
• ESG and Circular Economy Compliance: Support Wayfair’s global efforts in circular economy and ESG fields including Extended Producer Requirements.

What You’ll Need

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with NQ‑3 years of post‑qualification experience (PQE) in a corporate, regulatory, or commercial legal role.
• Experience in UK and EU product safety and consumer protection is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Prior in‑house experience in a retail, e‑commerce, or regulated industry is desirable but not required.

Assistance for Individuals With Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

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About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry‑leading technology and creative problem‑solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk‑takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well‑positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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