General Counsel

About the role

Leading global retailer preparing to expand to the US market, looking to hire their first US General Counsel to develop and run a leading US legal department. Working closely with the local leadership team and business stakeholders, collaborating with the legal department counterparts globally.

Highly successful, expanding, global retailer opening new stores across the US. An exciting opportunity to join a growing business as they expand their US footprint across multiple locations and states. Permanent General Counsel role based at the US HQ office in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to the company and senior leadership team on a wide range of business and compliance legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents to protect the company's interests.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the retail industry.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel as needed.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate legal risks.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings and negotiations.
• Oversee corporate governance and ensure proper legal documentation.
• Provide training and support to staff on legal matters and company policies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and US state bar in good standing.
• Strong preference for experience in the retail industry or a similar sector encompassing leasing work, construction/store fit-out contracts, employment matters for workforce across multiple states.
• Previous work for an international brand, working collaboratively with senior stakeholders and legal counterparts elsewhere in the world is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, compliance, and contract law.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal advice to leadership teams.
• Able to work from the office in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: c. $170,000 - $180,000 per year (depending on relevant experience).
• Annual bonus.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).

Schedule

Role based on-site in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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