business unit: store support centre (ssc)
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
about this team
we are self-described “legal outliers." our vision is to inspire and educate, provide value from beginning to end and create an environment where work enriches life, and life enriches work. We believe in “the sweat life" - sweat, relationships and personal development - and we live it every day.
core responsibilities
the associate legal counsel ii will provide comprehensive legal advice to the various areas of the business in mexico, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with integral policies. The role will also support the implementation and monitoring of compliance programs, internal policies, ethics and integrity initiatives, training efforts, internal investigations, and compliance-related risk assessments to promote a strong culture of compliance across the organization. This role requires a combination of legal and technical skills, business acumen, and the ability to work effectively across teams, both internally and externally.
- supports the manager legal counsel, program updates and general legal assistance.
- provide timely legal advice on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational matters.
- support various departments (retail, marketing, e-commerce, operations, hr) in identifying and mitigating legal risks.
- interpret and apply relevant mexican laws and regulations (civil, commercial, consumer, data protection, advertising, etc.).
- stays abreast of regulatory compliance and enforcement developments in the product and corporate compliance spaces.
- interprets laws in the context of the company's activities.
- provides compliance-related legal guidance regarding products/services, new initiatives, complaints,
and issue resolution.
- monitors for regulatory change, perform analysis of changes, and oversee business implementation of changes in a timely manner.
- advises various internal business units on compliance and regulatory issues.
- support the opening and operation of stores.
- review lease agreements and real estate-related documents.
- advise on local compliance (civil protection, permits/licenses, etc.).
qualifications
- university degree or equivalent.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance or corporate/commercial (law firm or in-house legal department). Experience in global environments and the retail sector is a plus.
- ability to interpret and provide guidance on laws, rules, and regulations.
- ability to synthesize complex issues into easy-to-understand requirements or guidelines.
- experience in retail, consumer goods, e-commerce, or multinational companies is desirable.
- highly motivated, organized, and team-oriented individual with strong attention to detail.
- experience managing multiple concurrent priorities and changes in scope or direction.
- proactive individual capable of working independently, with agility and efficiency.
- excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
must haves
- acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
- possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
- communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
- lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.
additional notes
authorization to work in mexico is required for this role.
workplace arrangement
this role is classified as hybrid under our ssc workplace policy:
hybrid
in-person collaboration is important. Work is performed onsite at least 4 days per week.
lululemon is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.
lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us
[email protected] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.
the use of ai tools, including but not limited to chatgpt, microsoft copilot, gemini, deepseek, or any other ai-assisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process. This includes, ai-generated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions.
at lululemon, we are committed to privacy, integrity, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. Our commitment to responsible ai ensures that proprietary information is protected and that all hiring decisions are based on an individual’s own skills, judgment, and expertise without ai assistance. Any use of ai during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. lululemon reserves the right to use ai detection tools to verify the authenticity of candidate responses.
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📌 Associate legal counsel ii (Xico)
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