Counsel - Merchandise and Proprietary Products

Job Summary

7-Eleven, Inc. is seeking an experienced transactional attorney to join our collaborative and well-established legal team. This role will provide critical legal support to the company’s merchandise and proprietary (private label) brands initiatives, partnering closely with cross-functional business teams to drive efficient and compliant commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on complex business transactions supporting merchandise and private brand teams
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier, merchandising, and development contracts
• Deliver timely, pragmatic legal advice aligned with business objectives
• Partner closely with merchandising, procurement, marketing, and product teams on initiatives impacting product sales and distribution
• Advises on legal risks and helps develop practical solutions to support business strategies
• Manage and coordinate external counsel as needed
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations impacting merchandising, product development, and marketing

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active State Bar membership in good standing
• 4+ years of relevant transactional legal experience
• Retail, fresh food, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience
• Familiarity with: Private label and branded products, Retail promotions and funding structures, Franchise relationships, Intellectual property matters, Product labeling, marketing, and regulatory requirements