Requisition ID: 776204
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information (https://jobs.luxottica.com/content/Benefits-and-Perks/?locale=en_US)
Luxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 9,100 retail stores across the globe.
In North America, our wholesale business is the home to global brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.
Supporting over 4,500 retail stores in North America, a career in our retail headquarters allows us to stay in touch with the end customer and use their ever-changing behaviors and preferences to shape our offerings of the best eyewear and services.
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Digital Litigation Counsel position will support all divisions of EssilorLuxottica's North American business, with a focus on commercial litigation and regulatory matters involving -digital- issues such as data security, collection, analysis, and use, electronic consumer communications, and website accessibility, and serve as a critical liaison between outside counsel and internal clients.
POSITION DETAILS
The position will report (either directly or indirectly) into the head of EssilorLuxottica's North American Litigation Team
Primary responsibilities will include:
Managing all types of -digital- litigation, including those referred to above
Providing legal advice and counsel on a variety of topics related to digital technology
Working cooperatively with the eCommerce legal team and Privacy team to support them in carrying out their functions in relation to digital technology
In addition to these primary responsibilities, the Digital Litigation Counsel will support the day-to-day general functions of the Litigation Team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic background
Licensed to practice law in relevant state
Minimum 4 years of experience with private law firm or corporate legal department (or a combination thereof) in commercial litigation, including substantial experience working on litigation involving digital issues and class actions
Superior writing, communication, and research skills
Organized and detail oriented
Ability to interact with all levels and all lines of business and clients
Motivated, self-starter
Ability to work independently, yet collaborate effectively with other attorneys, paralegals, and business partners
Flexible and able to think on feet
Ability to adapt to constantly shifting priorities, and allocate resources appropriately
Experience negotiating legal fee arrangements
Experience with eDiscovery, including work with technical resources and vendors, and records management
Outgoing and friendly personality
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
International experience
Project management training
Retail industry experience
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.
