Senior Legal Specialist, Litigation and Compliance

Overview:

At REI, we believe a life outdoors is a life well lived. As a co-op, we’re committed to fostering a culture of belonging, inclusion, and shared purpose. We’re looking for a Senior Legal Specialist to join our Legal team and support litigation and compliance work that enables our business to operate responsibly and ethically.

This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel – Litigation & Compliance and plays a key part in managing litigation matters and supporting REI’s compliance program. This is an opportunity for a highly experienced paralegal professional who enjoys working independently, building cross-functional relationships, and contributing to a purpose-driven organization.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Litigation & Legal Support

  • Draft and respond to demand letters and pre-litigation correspondence with limited supervision
  • Manage legal holds, subpoenas, and discovery processes to ensure compliance with legal obligations
  • Coordinate with and provide oversight of outside counsel on litigation matters
  • Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, and case workflows, including discovery, document production, and deposition preparation
  • Review, analyze, and summarize legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
  • Prepare case summaries, reports, and litigation updates for internal partners
  • Conduct legal research and provide clear, concise summaries of findings

Compliance & Program Support

  • Support the development and execution of REI’s compliance program, including policies, procedures, and communications
  • Monitor regulatory and industry developments to help maintain compliance with applicable laws and standards
  • Assist with internal audits, investigations, and responses to compliance inquiries, identifying potential risks and gaps
  • Draft and review compliance-related materials, including training content and guidance documents
  • Partner across teams—including HR, Operations, Merchandising, and Marketing—to support compliance alignment
  • Support compliance committee activities, including preparing agendas and materials

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of paralegal experience, including significant work in litigation and compliance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and certification (e.g., ABA-approved paralegal certificate)
  • Strong knowledge of litigation processes, civil procedure, and regulatory frameworks
  • Experience managing outside counsel and supporting litigation budgets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Experience with legal systems and tools (e.g., matter management, document management, Microsoft Office)
  • Experience in retail, consumer, or related industries is a plus

What You’ll Bring

  • Sound judgment and the ability to work independently
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships across teams
  • A high level of integrity and professionalism
  • Curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning
  • Strong prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Closing:
At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency
We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.
Base Pay Range: $85,400.00 - $136,700.00 per year
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