Rue Gilt Groupe Logo

Rue Gilt Groupe

Senior Associate General Counsel

Sorry, this job was removed at 06:13 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025
Be an Early Applicant
Easy Apply
Hybrid
Boston, MA
Easy Apply
Hybrid
Boston, MA

THE ROLE: Senior Associate General Counsel

We’re looking for…

Rue Gilt Groupe is seeking an experienced general business attorney to lead impactful areas of responsibility across the Company’s business. The Senior Associate General Counsel will work with and support the Senior Vice President, General Counsel. This role requires strong domain expertise in data privacy, hard tech and AI as they will be the primary counsel in these areas.  The Senior Associate General Counsel will be an essential business partner to internal clients and will work across all aspects of the business including data privacy and protection, security, complex agreements, international, marketing and IT.

What You’ll Accomplish:

  • Provide top to bottom general business advice and legal counsel to RGG’s internal business clients about a wide range of matters, including growth initiatives, technology partnerships, AI and other emerging technologies and business opportunities
  • Lead privacy and data protection compliance initiatives for US, EU and other international regulations
  • Be a member of RGG’s security committee providing data privacy and security advice
  • Lead the drafting, negotiating and completion of a wide variety of complex contracts and documents for RGG, such as SaaS agreements, service provider agreements, marketing initiatives and licenses
  • Stay current of applicable laws, rules and regulations affecting RGG’s business (e.g. e-commerce, data privacy and marketplace) to guide product and process development
  • Partner with the internal business leaders and cross-functional teams to identify and communicate risks and collaborate to successfully address changes in applicable laws/regulations
  • Engage in both individual and team goals that support Company-wide goals

About You:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

You have…

  • JD degree from an ABA accredited law school, admitted to practice law in MA
  • 5 – 7 years of demonstrated work experience in a similar role (with an emphasis on e-commerce, tech and data privacy) within a business/commercial enterprise and at least 1 year with a law firm or commensurate experience
  • A strong desire to practice law on a small legal team as a corporate generalist and willingness to do all manner of day-to-day work
  • The skill to engage in discussions with engineers/tech team to provide legal guidance on technical matters
  • The ability to quickly grasp legal issues in unfamiliar and/or newly arising areas of the law and quickly shift gears between subjects/projects in various legal topics; analyze risk and offer timely solutions that minimize legal exposure while achieving business goals
  • An open and accessible personal style, are able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and to both legal and non-legal professionals, and encourage input and ideas from others
  • Self-confidence and can instill confidence in dealing with business and legal counterparts inside and outside of RGG
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, excellent writing skills, detail oriented, and an ability to work quickly and independently in a fast-paced corporate environment while producing high-quality work product

There’s More…

In return for these accomplishments the following will be provided:

  • The opportunity to work in a highly visible role with our senior leadership team
  • The chance to have a significant impact on RGG’s new business initiatives and successes
  • A great team environment that focuses on professional growth and development
  • A company with an entrepreneurial culture that wants to continue to break new ground

 ABOUT THE LEGAL TEAM:

  • We are not the team that says no; but the business partner that says yes and this is how! We pride ourselves on knowing how to make the business work
  • We counsel RGG teams to learn how to recognize and avoid risk
  • We help to reduce exposure to legal liabilities through teaching and training
  • We analyze situations and work together to create solutions as a driving business partner

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

#LI-Hybrid

ABOUT US: 

Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.

Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and ShopSimon.

Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.

HQ

Rue Gilt Groupe Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

Our Boston office is located in the Seaport District. We're in walking distance from South Station and Downtown Crossing MBTA stations.

Similar Jobs at Rue Gilt Groupe

3 Days Ago
Easy Apply
Hybrid
2 Locations
Easy Apply
95K-110K
Senior level
95K-110K
Senior level
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Fashion • Retail
The Senior Planner will lead financial planning, budget management, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with business objectives while driving sales and profitability.
Top Skills: Budget ManagementData AnalysisFinancial Planning
3 Days Ago
Easy Apply
Hybrid
2 Locations
Easy Apply
120K-130K
Senior level
120K-130K
Senior level
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Fashion • Retail
Lead merchandising strategies and analytics by utilizing data and analyzing trends to support growth and enhance efficiency.
Top Skills: ExcelPower PointTableau
4 Days Ago
Easy Apply
Hybrid
Boston, MA, USA
Easy Apply
Expert/Leader
Expert/Leader
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Fashion • Retail
The Senior Solutions Analyst leads PeopleSoft implementation projects, conducts functional analysis, configures systems, collaborates with stakeholders, troubleshoots issues, and ensures quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Top Skills: Application DesignerApplication EngineApplication PackagesBi PublisherComponent InterfacesNvisionPeoplecodePeoplesoftPeopletoolsQuery

What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene

Boston is a powerhouse for technology innovation thanks to world-class research universities like MIT and Harvard and a robust pipeline of venture capital investment. Host to the first telephone call and one of the first general-purpose computers ever put into use, Boston is now a hub for biotechnology, robotics and artificial intelligence — though it’s also home to several B2B software giants. So it’s no surprise that the city consistently ranks among the greatest startup ecosystems in the world.

Key Facts About Boston Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
  • Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account