Sr. Counsel

Sr. Counsel - Commercial Transactions

Job Description The Senior Counsel position reports to the Associate General Counsel-Merchandising and Specialty Retail Businesses Key responsibilities: - Structure, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements. - Provide practical legal advice that furthers business objectives. - Identify risks inherent in contract terms and develop solutions to complex problems that mitigate risk and promote successful contract execution. - Support Procurement team in conducting online auctions, preparing RFPs, and negotiating strategic sourcing agreements. - Provide accurate, cost-effective and timely legal support to the merchandise businesses and vendor administration team. - Manage legal risks and assist in managing business risks and resolving pre-litigation disputes. - Counsel and conduct training for contract processes, contract compliance and company policy. Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements COMPETENCIES: - Strong working knowledge of general contract law, commercial law, and antitrust law - Strong transactional background - Ability to work independently and to recognize areas of risk/opportunity quickly and accurately - Superior oral and written communication skills - Strong customer service orientation - Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills - Ability to work effectively on both legal and business teams QUALIFICATIONS: - At least 8 years experience in the above working knowledge areas - Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills - Experience in large corporate legal department or law firm a plus. - Strong academic and career achievement - Strong customer service orientation - Solid ethical grounding - Facility with MS Word and other MS Office applications Years Experience 10 - 15 Years Experience Preferred Minimum Education Juris Doctorate Degree Travel Requirements On Occasion (Less than 5%)