Description:

The Impact You'll Make:
A Retail Company is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Deputy General Counsel. The Deputy General Counsel will report to the CFO and eventually work closely with a General Counsel to identify, develop, communicate, and monitor policies that will ensure compliance with law by the entire company. This is a great opportunity to join a small but growing legal team and to work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment!

What You'll Do:
  • Oversee contract review and execution process for entire company
  • Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with merchant partners, data providers, and vendors
  • Provide legal advice across many subject areas, including contract law, privacy, data protection, consumer protection laws, and commercial litigation
  • Work with and manage outside counsel

Competencies You'll Need:
  • 12+ years of experience as a practicing attorney (including in house or at a law firm)
  • Extensive experience and expertise with drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
  • Experience with data privacy law is preferable
  • Ability to handle major problems in practice areas with little or no supervision
  • Sound business judgment and industry knowledge
  • Experience managing client relationships with business leaders
  • Experience in the technology industry is highly preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with individuals at all levels
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
  • J.D. degree and membership in at least one US state bar

Location:
This hybrid role is based in our DC office. In-office attendance is required on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and may increase based on project-based needs and changes to A Retail Company's in-office policy over time.