Senior Legal Counsel & Regional Compliance Lead

Location: U.S.-based, NJ preferred (remote/hybrid)

Reporting Line: Group General Counsel (EU/Finland, HQ)

Purpose of the role

This role combines two core areas:

1. Senior Legal Counsel (Legal Business Partner and Regional counsel): Acts as a dedicated legal partner to the North America (U.S and Canada) region and management in corporate governance related matters. Support IT asset disposition (ITAD) and Lifecycle Services business line, primary focus in North America business, supporting sourcing related to ITAD service providing, commercial contracting, and operational legal needs.

2. Regional Compliance Lead: Regulatory monitoring and analyzing of applicable federal and state regulations in North America region, including emerging legislative and enforcement trends. Responsible for the localization, and ongoing management of the Group’s compliance framework within region and ensuring alignment with Group policies while addressing region specific regulatory requirements in close coordination with and under the oversight of the Group Compliance function to ensure appropriate governance and independence of compliance activities.

Main responsibilities and tasks

1. Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate, ITAD & Lifecycle Services Business Partner)

Legal advisory, corporate governance and risk management

• Support general corporate governance, dispute resolution, claims, and escalation management in North America region.

• Ensure contractual structures align with compliance, financing, and operational requirements.

• Advise on legal risks related to asset ownership, chain-of-custody, data sanitization, and environmental liabilities.

Business Partnership and sourcing support

• Act as lead legal partner and sales support for ITAD and Lifecycle Services business lines and customer deals for N.A business units.

• Support sourcing activities related to ITAD subcontractors, including vendor negotiations, supplier agreements, and partner onboarding.

• Ensure legal agreements reflect applicable compliance requirements (e.g., export controls, environmental and privacy regulations).

• Provide pragmatic legal advice aligned with commercial and operational objectives.

• Ensure alignment with Group-approved templates and contractual guardrails

2. Regional Compliance Lead (N.A Localization)

• Monitor and assess the business impact of U.S. and Canada federal/state regulations and emerging trends across key areas such as lease finance, privacy, environmental compliance (e.g., ITAD, e-waste), sanctions/export controls (OFAC, BIS), and AI.

• Prioritize regulatory risks in line with business strategy, leveraging Group expertise and external advisors to implement scalable compliance. Conduct risk assessments for North America and coordinate mitigation with Group Compliance.

• Operationalize and localize Group policies, controls, and frameworks to meet North American legal requirements while maintaining global consistency.

• Implement the speak-up/whistleblowing program, including case management and investigations with HR and management.

• Support data protection compliance (GDPR, U.S., and Canada frameworks such as CCPA) and localization of third-party due diligence, KYC/CDD, and supplier oversight.

• Act as the primary escalation point for business units and local authorities. Provide regular reporting to Group Compliance and ensure documentation, audit readiness, and regulatory traceability.

• Support internal audits.

Qualifications & experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD), LL.M., and a law license in at least one U.S state

• 5+ years of experience across:

  • Commercial legal roles supporting technology, IT services, or ITAD

  • Compliance matters (preferably in regulated or international/EMEA environments)

  • Knowledge of leasing, financing, or asset-based business models

• Strong knowledge of:

  • U.S. and Canada sanctions and export control regimes

  • Leasing and financing regulatory frameworks

  • Environmental and ITAD-related regulations

  • Data protection and privacy frameworks (including GDPR and U.S. / Canada laws)

• Experience working within a matrix organization with EU/EEA governance structures

Key competencies:

• Commercially pragmatic and problem-solving legal advisor with business partnering capability

• Ability to balance regulatory requirements with growth objectives

• Strong knowledge or key regulatory business areas

• Compliance mindset with the ability to operationalize frameworks in a business environment

• Effective stakeholder management across regions and functions

• High level of autonomy combined with strong alignment to Group governance

• Collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively when needed.

Working conditions:

• Full-time senior role

• Remote or hybrid (U.S.-based, NJ preferred)

• Reporting line into EU/Finland headquarters

• Occasional domestic and international travel required

Why should you join us

We want you to able to Be Your Best in your job – and we will support you in this. We’re a community that supports each other and works together to get things done. Collaboration is at the heart of how we operate: people and leaders are easy to approach and engaged, and fresh ideas are always welcomed.

Our culture is friendly, forward-thinking, and focused on helping you grow. Here, you’ll have room to develop, contribute to something bigger, and feel recognized for the impact you make every day.

And what´s in it for you?

• Recognition & Rewards – Bonus programs and excellence awards.

• Continuous Learning – Development programs, coaching, and workshops.

• Wellbeing Focus – Flexible culture, health initiatives, and work-life balance.

• Purpose-Driven Work – Opportunities to contribute to sustainability and community projects.

• Fun & Connection – Team challenges, sports activities, and annual events.

Contact details: For further questions, please contact our Regional HR Manager, North America Michael Zolotykh by email at michael.zolotykh(at)3stepit.com. Please note, we do not accept applications via email.

Closing date: Please submit your application as soon as possible, on our career page before 26th July 2026. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and we will start reviewing all applications after the application period. We look forward to hearing from you!