Senior Counsel

Meijer

Location
Michigan-Grand Rapids
Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText" dir="ltr"><div> <p>As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!</p> <p></p> <p><b><br> Meijer Rewards</b></p> <ul> <li><p> Weekly pay </p></li> <li><p>Scheduling flexibility</p></li> <li><p> Paid parental leave </p></li> <li><p>Paid education assistance</p></li> <li><p> Care.com/back-up care assistance </p></li> <li><p>Team member discount </p></li> <li><p>Development programs for advancement and career growth</p></li> </ul> <p></p> <p><br> Please review the job profile below and apply today!</p> <p></p> This position provides legal service and advice to business units. <p> .</p> <p><b> What You'll be Doing: </b></p> <ul> <li>Provides legal advice to the business areas designated by first assistant (with approval of VP-Associate General Counsel), including:</li> <li> Advise executives, leaders and management on the impact of legal considerations on business decisions.</li> <li> Interpret and provide counsel to internal business and functional partners regarding contractual obligations and requirements of applicable law and regulations.</li> <li> Review, analyze and negotiate complex commercial agreements related to assigned business area.</li> <li> To the extent relevant to assigned business area, develop legal strategies and planning in response to commercial issues or disputes and bring resolution to the same, including litigation management; work closely with business partners to negotiate and resolve these matters.</li> <li> Review, analyze and respond to inquiries from regulatory authorities and their agents in areas of assigned responsibility.</li> <li> Monitor and maintain awareness of pending and existing legislation, regulations and legal developments that are relevant to the Enterprise’s interests and operations.</li> <li> Assist intra-department and cross-functional Team members in designing and implementing legally and regulatory compliant, operational systems, processes and procedures.</li> <li> Engage and manage outside counsel, as needed.</li> <li> This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.</li> </ul> <p></p> <p><b> What You Bring With You (Qualifications): </b></p> <ul> <li>Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school- and BAR Admission.</li> <li> 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or in-house legal department.</li> <li> Depending on assigned business area, additional technical knowledge and subject expertise will be required from the prospective team member</li> <li> Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely; detail-oriented.</li> <li> Ability to generate accurate, quality work product quickly as required by first assistant or members of assign business area. </li> <li>Ability to effectively research and determine how new or revised laws or regulations will impact assigned business areas and provide corresponding advice and counsel.</li> <li> Ability to instill confidence and interact with colleagues at all levels in the enterprise in a positive and professional manner aligned with the organization’s culture.</li> </ul> </div></div>
Posted
Updated
Closed
Practice Areas
Corporate
Experience
5+ years
Employer Type
In-House