Description:

A Supermarket Company Commercial Transactions team is looking for a sharp, business-minded attorney who thrives on building strong legal and business relationships. This role is for someone who enjoys tackling complex problems, negotiating diverse agreements, and serving as a legal guide, helping the business navigate risk and regulatory challenges to reach its goals. It is fast-paced, high-impact, and anything but routine. For those with a passion for transactional law and a talent for turning legal strategy into business success, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work in a team that values strategy, efficiency, and results. With challenging legal work and a front-row seat to key business decisions, this role offers the best of both worlds—all while being part of a collaborative, high-energy team that knows the best solutions come from working together.

This role is eligible to participate in A Supermarket Company Legal Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up for all but 2 days per month (i.e., work in-office at least 2 days per month).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Communicates effectively and informs direct leader of issues, status, and results of assigned tasks.
Researches, analyzes, and keeps current on legal issues and laws, legislation, regulations, and court decisions affecting the relevant area(s) of law.
Works proactively and reliably under tight timeframes at the direction of the direct leader and/or independently.
Assists as a liaison for various areas of National Services; works strategically to provide guidance to internal team members and relevant areas of the business.
Performs pre-litigation work to minimize risks and potential liability.
Assists in identifying best practices in relation to legal and compliance processes and programs.
Ensures compliance with legal documentation and Company policies.
Partners and liaises with outside counsel on legal matters and manages relevant external consultants.
Forms collaborative relationships with leaders and various areas of the business to execute strategies and efforts to support the growth/strategic objectives of the Company.
Assists with preparation and analysis of data to identify legal exposures and risks.
Drafts memorandums of law, attorney correspondence, reports, and other pleadings.
Assists on special projects, as requested.
Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
Works strategically to provide guidance to various A Supermarket Company departments and divisions on relevant matters.
Evaluates and analyzes legal cases then reports findings to direct leader; research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes; responds to legal inquiries from multiple areas of the business where appropriate.
Identifies proactive, cost-effective solutions that will eliminate and/or mitigate legal and business risks.
Manages multiple projects and initiatives with various deadlines.
Ensures effective implementation and communication of Legal programs, providing visibility of key milestones and progress.
Researches and advises management on emerging legislative and regulatory changes affecting relevant areas of the business.
Communicates unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions and codes.
Assists in designing, implementing, and driving process improvements and infrastructure solutions to enhance the department's ability to assist the Company and function efficiently.
Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, A Supermarket Company Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
Strong interpersonal skills, including creativity and ability to communicate information accurately and proficiently, while being concise and understandable to non-lawyers.
Demonstrated success as a hard-working, high-integrity, well-organized and self-motivated team member who can manage and prioritize requests and oversee and improve complex business and legal processes.
Knowledge of how legal issues affect organizations and the ability to develop strategies to coordinate legal considerations to business objectives.
Ability to anticipate legal risks as well as utilize excellent judgment and analytical skills.
Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
Ability to apply creative solutions.
Knowledge of retail industry standards and practices preferred.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree required.
A minimum of 1 year of progressive experience in a business environment required.
A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a business environment preferred.
Experience in a law firm, corporate legal department and/or in-house legal counsel preferred.
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school required.
Licensed to practice in Illinois (or immediate ability to become licensed) required.
Overall broad knowledge of contract law, marketing/advertising, data privacy, and/or commercial disputes required.
Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.