OUR STORY

Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, Blink, Pure Yoga, SoulCycle, Equinox Hotels and Equinox Media are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver.

OUR CODE

We are passionate about high-performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.

If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you.

We are looking for a dynamic lawyer to join our team as Deputy General Counsel, Operations responsible for supporting all member issues, club operations, and related regulatory and compliance matters, including data privacy and security, and ensuring legal compliance in member services and club operations. You'll review and draft agreements and policies, help manage member related matters, support the company’s extensive operations, and collaborate to develop, implement and monitor programs to ensure ongoing compliance with laws and proactively mitigate risks across the company.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal guidance and support the company’s critical membership programs and club operations across the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
• Identify potential legal risks and liabilities associated with member and club operations and implement strategies to mitigate these risks. Stay up to date with industry-specific regulations and advise on compliance with relevant laws affecting the fitness and health and wellness industries.
• Review and draft agreements and policies related to member services, club operations, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate to help manage disputes or claims arising from member and club operations.
• Partner closely with Products teams through platform development lifecycle, including by supporting initiatives related to new features, functions, and Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to member services and club operations.
• Develop and implement data privacy and security policies, procedures, and training programs to safeguard member and employee data. Monitor compliance with data protection laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and make necessary adjustments to policies and procedures. Respond to and manage data breaches, conducting internal investigations as needed.
• Work collaboratively across the Legal Department on a variety of cross-functional initiatives

• Minimum of 10 - 15 years of legal experience.
• Prior in-house experience is a must, with experience at a luxury consumer-facing brand preferred.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills and substantial knowledge of laws related to areas in scope.
• Exceptional analytical, communication and project management skills with a strong attention to detail and ability to
• synthetize and communicate legal concepts to business partners.
• Experience and enthusiasm to build a team, work cross-functionally, cultivate strong relationships with business partners,
• and serve as a trusted resource within the department and beyond.
• Strong business instincts and acumen and the ability to synthesize and communicate legal concepts.
• Excellent academic credentials, including a JD from a top law school.
• Admission in good standing to the New York bar.
• Position will be based at our NYC headquarters.

Pay Transparency: $234,000 - $272,000

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
• Complimentary Club membership
• Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.