Description:
Position Summary:Store Counsel is an entry-level in-house attorney that advises various A Home Improvement Company divisions on its legal rights, obligations, and privileges. The qualified candidate must perform the following responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
- Litigation
- Prosecute and defend legal cases, including debt collection, on the company's behalf;
- Evaluate cases to determine the cost of litigation, the benefits of alternative dispute resolution, and the benefits of settlement;
- Represent the interests of Menard, Inc. in all phases of litigation, including but not limited to, discovery, taking and defending depositions, trial preparation, motion practice, and appeals.
- Legal Advice
- Prepare and present legal training to managers;
- Advise management on legal developments and its impact on business;
- Review proposed vendor contracts and advise company on legal implications.
- Legal research
- Ability to review and comprehend applicable statutes, regulations, and case law;
- Become knowledgeable in various legal principles, including but not limited to, contract, tort, property, labor and employment, consumer, and commercial law;
- Apply developing complex factual scenarios to existing law.
- Travel, as needed, for litigation purposes and to provide training and counsel to store management;
- Provide written feedback to the General Office regarding status of cases and stores.
- Other miscellaneous duties that arise or are assigned by the Manager of the Legal department.
- Law degree from an accredited law school
- Must be licensed to practice law in either Indiana or Missouri
- Relocation to Eau Claire, Wisconsin is required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and produce quality work
- Must be reliable, cooperative, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities