Description:

Overview:
A Retail Company is seeking an experienced corporate attorney to support its growing in-house legal department. This lawyer will play a key role in providing strategic legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate matters, including equity financing, acquisitions, corporate governance and corporate formalities, compliance, commercial transactions and high-value contracts, and other corporate legal issues. The position is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

Responsibilities:

Lead and support complex corporate transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, international franchise agreements, and strategic investments, from due diligence to negotiation and closing.
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, licensing agreements, wholesale agreements, strategic partnerships, and other business transactions.
Manage relationships with external legal counsel and other in-house corporate attorneys, including overseeing their work and managing legal expenses effectively.
Stay current on legal developments and industry trends related to corporate law.
Take ownership of legal compliance areas for the company, such as data privacy, employee stock appreciation rights, and corporate governance/formalities.
Join a growing team that supports all aspects of the business and work closely with other legal team members (including IP, litigation, real estate, employment, and compliance).

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