Description:
About the role:In our continued mission to create shopping destinations that entertain, inspire, and bring communities together, Tanger is seeking a
Senior Counsel – Contracts & Risk Management
This role offers the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively,
supported by a flexible, Teams-driven workplace designed to empower connection, innovation, and impact across geographies.
About the Tanger Perks:
- Competitive salary
- Generous Suite of Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Paid PTO and Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Hours
- Team Member Paid Leave Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Incentives
- Group Life and Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Team Member Discounts
- And more…
How can you contribute to what we do?
The Senior Counsel - Contracts & Risk Management will draft, review, and negotiate legal documents; manage general liability litigation, risk, and dispute resolution matters; provide legal guidance across departments including technology, risk, marketing, and operations; interpret legal rights and obligations; and support departmental initiatives and team development.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents specifically including SAAS agreements, contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, and corporate policies.
- Manage general liability litigation, disputes, bankruptcies, and lien matters, coordinating with outside counsel and internal stakeholders.
- Provide legal guidance to technology, marketing, leasing, field teams, and other departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws, generally, and more specifically, laws related to cyber security and PII.
- Conduct legal research and interpret legal documents to determine company obligations and risks.
- Respond to regulatory inquiries and manage claims with governmental agencies.
- Assist with protection and management of company intellectual property including trademarks and copyrights.
- Mentor and support legal and administrative staff; provide guidance and training as needed.
- Review legal documents prepared by team members for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
Competencies:
- Strong legal knowledge across contracts, technology, marketing, litigation, and employment law.
- Excellent analytical, research, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Leadership skills with ability to mentor and guide team members.
- Upholds confidentiality, ethics, and company core values.
Required Education and Experience:
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
- 9+ years of legal experience in-house or similar environment.
- Experience in contracts, leasing, and/or litigation.
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Tanger's total compensation package for employees.
Hiring Range: $100,00 - $150,000 per year
Experience the difference and be a part of our extraordinary team!
