Description:
Job Summary:7-Eleven, Inc. is seeking an experienced transactional attorney to join our collaborative and well-established legal team. This role will provide critical legal support to the company's merchandise and proprietary (private label) brands initiatives, partnering closely with cross-functional business teams to drive efficient and compliant commercial outcomes.
This position is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions while managing complex transactions and competing priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel on complex business transactions supporting merchandise and private brand teams
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier, merchandising, and development contracts
- Deliver timely, pragmatic legal advice aligned with business objectives
- Partner closely with merchandising, procurement, marketing, and product teams on initiatives impacting product sales and distribution
- Advise on legal risks and help develop practical solutions to support business strategies
- Manage and coordinate external counsel as needed
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations impacting merchandising, product development, and marketing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active State Bar membership in good standing
- 4+ years of relevant transactional legal experience
- Retail, fresh food, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience
- Familiarity with: Private label and branded products, Retail promotions and funding structures, Franchise relationships, Intellectual property matters, Product labeling, marketing, and regulatory requirements
