Assistant Legal Counsel - Privacy

Job Description 

Abercrombie & Fitch is seeking an Assistant Legal Counsel to join the Privacy & Digital Operations team, within the Legal Department, which supports A&F’s operations around the globe, including in North America, Europe and the Middle East (EMEA) and Asia (APAC). The Assistant Legal Counsel will support Legal Counsel on matters related to data privacy and cybersecurity, e-commerce and omni-channel operations, digital accessibility, privacy-related marketing, and payments compliance. This individual will work closely with Legal Counsel and will also work with other members of the Legal and Compliance teams; business partners throughout the Company, including members of the Marketing, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Asset Protection, Supply Chain Omni-Channel, Human Resources, and Stores teams; and outside counsel. This role will provide support to the Company’s operations globally.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.  

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Support the implementation and management of A&F’s global privacy program.
• Assist with cross-company projects to ensure compliance with emerging privacy legislation around the world, including related to processing consumer rights requests, drafting privacy notices for customers and associates, conducting impact assessments, and facilitate training.
• Collaborate with other members of the Legal team and advise business partners on how to incorporate privacy compliance into business initiatives, including human resources, e-commerce, omni-channel, and payments projects.
• Support the partnership with the Marketing and Data Analytics teams on all customer engagement programs, including SMS text and email programs, contests and sweepstakes, loyalty programs, targeting and behavioral advertising campaigns, personalization initiatives, social media influencers, etc.
• Review and negotiate a variety of commercial transactions with third parties, including but not limited to master services agreements, statements of work, data privacy agreements, data processing agreements.
• Research and provide practical guidance on privacy and cybersecurity regulations, privacy-related marketing and consumer protection statutes, and related legislation around the world.
• Support the Customer Service team in addressing customer concerns and complaints.

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• JD degree and current license to practice law in the U.S. (eligible to obtain license in Ohio)
• 1-3 years of legal experience; privacy or related background/experience strongly preferred, but not essential; strong interest in and desire to learn privacy compliance
• Relationship-builder and team-player attitude that thrives in a highly collaborative environment with diverse partners
• Positive, optimistic outlook with an eagerness to take on new challenges, think creatively, and work outside of defined scope
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills, and a strong desire to find creative legal solutions
• Comfortable managing competing demands in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong research skills

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally-led, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.  

Our Values 

Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:  

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Onsite fitness center
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!