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Job Description:

Who we are:

We’re Cart.com, one of the fastest growing commerce enablement companies in the world. We provide the digital and physical infrastructure that empowers thousands of leading B2B and B2C companies to unify commerce operations across channels and sell and fulfil anywhere their customers are.

We’re building toward a world where commerce has no bounds. Our enterprise-grade software, services and logistics infrastructure, including our own network of omnichannel fulfillment and distribution centers, enable merchants to navigate an increasingly complex operating landscape and drive efficient growth.

Our goal is to be the global backbone of commerce. To achieve it, we’re looking for entrepreneurial, innovative and determined teammates who are eager to help our growing base of customers simplify their commerce operations and seamlessly reach their own customers, wherever they are. Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Cart.com Fast Facts:

• 6,000+ customers worldwide
• 1,600+ employees globally
• 14 warehouses nationwide, totaling over 8 million square feet of space
• Our software lists $10+ trillion in product value across channels
• Our digital and physical operations support $8+ billion in Gross Merchandise Value

Our values:

Cart.com is building a company that is committed to living out these 6 core values:

• Be brand obsessed: Our lives are shaped by the brands we interact with daily. We obsess over the brands we serve, and about the things they care about.
• Think beyond the box: “We’ve always done it that way” is not a phrase uttered often at our office. We create creative solutions to complex problems.
• Don’t give up: We learn from our challenges and see them for what they are; great building blocks to an amazing brand story.
• Speak up: We communicate clearly and directly because we care deeply. Communication is the bedrock of our community.
• Work together: We’ve built a team that prides itself on diversity of thought and background. Collaboration is better with contrast.
• Remember to be human: We work hard, but we leave room for the people, places and things that we love.

_This position is open to applicants or individuals who are located in or willing to move to AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, NV, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT.

_ The Role:

This role will report directly to the General Counsel and will be a key member of the Legal Department. The Government Contracts and Data Privacy Counsel will work closely with all aspects of the business, including Finance, Sales, Operations, Information Technology, and Compliance, supporting both the corporate and fulfillment sides of the business. This individual will be responsible for leading government contracting and data privacy efforts as Cart.com expands its government business and global footprint.

The Government Contracts and Data Privacy Counsel will assist in the life cycle of government contracts include tenders, RFPs, RFIs and related responses, and building a culture of regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years working in-house on government and regulatory matters, including a deep understanding of government regulations, contract management, and data privacy laws, with a proven track record of taking ownership of government and regulatory matters.

What You’ll Do:

Government Contracts

• Provide legal counsel on all aspects of government contracting, including compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead and manage the end-to-end life cycle of government contracts, including tenders, RFPs, RFIs and related responses.
• Advise on legal and regulatory risks associated with government contracting.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with government requirements and successful contract execution.

Data Privacy

• Lead the company’s data privacy initiatives, ensuring compliance with global privacy laws, including developing, implementing and overseeing data privacy policies and practices in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements, privacy policies, and other related documents.
• Provide strategic legal advice on data privacy matters, including data breach response, data governance, and cross-border data transfers.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate data privacy risks.
• Work closely with the IT and Security teams to ensure data protection measures are implemented and maintained.

Contract Negotiations

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to the company’s operations, particularly in relation to government contracts and data privacy.
• Develop and improve templates for contracts to streamline processes and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Ensure that legal risks are appropriately identified and mitigated in contractual relationships.

Compliance/Risk Management

• Identify legal and regulatory risks associated with the company’s operations, especially in government contracts and data privacy, and develop strategies for mitigation.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.

Litigation

• Assist General Counsel in dispute resolution and litigation matters related to government contracts and data privacy, including managing discovery, negotiating settlements, and managing internal and external stakeholders.

Who You Are:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding written and oral business communication skills.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills, particularly in the areas of government contracts and data privacy.
• Familiar with a wide variety of legal and regulatory issues related to government contracting and data privacy.
• Creative problem-solving skills to assist in meeting business needs while mitigating risk and managing key relationships.
• Ability to independently provide business-focused legal advice on all matters impacting the company’s business.
• Strong commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, complex priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to be forward-thinking and innovative while understanding our business needs and limitations.

What You’ve Done:

• 7+ years of experience as a licensed attorney, with substantial experience in government contracts and data privacy law, preferably within a leading law firm and/or in-house.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active admission to a state bar.
• In-house experience dealing with government contracts, data privacy, compliance, contract negotiations, and litigation.
• Experience advising on global data privacy regulations and compliance.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in a start-up or high-growth company.
• Experience in the e-commerce/3PL space.
• Preferably based in Houston, Texas, but remote candidates with relevant experience will be considered.

Working Conditions:

• This position will be a remote-first position, with the individual expected to occasionally attend in-person meetings at the nearest Cart.com office and travel for work-related matters.

Currently, Cart.com does not intend to hire candidates who will need, now or in the future, Cart.com sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

Cart.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.