Description:

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Job Description:
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Membership to at least one State Bar

Work Experiences:
  • Approximately five years of corporate law experience with a major law firm and/or public in-house legal department
  • Significant experience with matters relating to corporate governance, entity management, policy governance, securities, tax, accounting and financial reporting, internal controls, capital markets, tax, and regulatory reporting
  • In-house legal department experience at a retailer with at least $1 billion in revenue, preferred
  • Working with and providing sound advice to executive leadership and senior management
  • Working with and as a member of cross-functional teams
  • Managing multiple enterprise projects and meeting deadlines
  • Knowledge/familiarity with SEC filing software (Workiva) preferred

Skills:
  • Strong legal background with corporate matters, especially with corporate governance, entity management, policy governance, securities, and financial reporting
  • Knowledge of securities law, Delaware law, Nasdaq listing rules, and corporate governance
  • Ability to negotiate, write, and explain a wide range of contracts
  • Capable of interacting with, and establishing the respect and confidence of, senior business leaders
  • Ability to provide timely and effective legal and business advice and support at all organizational levels
  • Strong work ethic
  • Energetic and focused personality
  • Ability to take and manage a high volume of matters at any given time, work well under pressure, successfully handle, and prioritize multiple competing assignments, and effectively manage deadlines
  • Initiative-taker with the ability to project manage independently
  • Business-oriented contributor and a flexible team player, with the ability to partner across departments in order to provide legal support that will enable teams to do business effectively
  • Ability to analyze complex matters and propose creative and practical solutions
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
  • Professionalism, judgment, personal integrity, and confidentiality

Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic advice/counsel on all aspects of corporate governance matters
  • Oversee/administer parent and subsidiary entity management, corporate records, and related compliance
  • Advise on securities, financial reporting, and disclosure-related matters
  • Develop standardized forms and administer procedures and work with business owners to periodically review/update internal Company policies and charters
  • Advise on other legal matters as needed, including commercial contracts and compliance
  • Provide legal support to various departments, including Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Compensation
  • Support and work closely with Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
  • Manage regulatory reporting responsibilities, including Form SD (conflict minerals) and Forms 3s/4s
  • Keep the Company updated and advised on external corporate governance trends, general legal issues, and best practices
  • Perform independent legal research
  • Draft and negotiate strategic corporate transactions
  • Participate in the definition and development of policies, procedures, and programs, and provide continuing counsel and guidance on implications of all legal matters
  • Support preparation of financial budget
  • Required to learn company policies and procedures
  • Duties may change; Team Member may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance
  • Regular in-office attendance required
  • Flexible work schedule to support business needs
  • Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
  • Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior