Senior In-House Counsel

About the Role

Lidl US is seeking a highly autonomous, intuitive self-starter for the Senior In-House Counsel position to join our Legal & Compliance team. This role drives the organization, implementation, and leadership of the Legal Department, including proactively detecting, identifying, and mitigating legal risk. The successful candidate will bring a broad, versatile variety of transactional experience from either law firm or corporate environments, allowing seamless adaptation to diverse, complex matters with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and manage multiple team members/managers in accordance with Company principles and management model.
• Oversee the development, operation, and execution of assigned programs and initiatives in collaboration with cross-department stakeholders.
• Design process improvement mechanisms, including automation of existing processes/tools, to ensure standardization and consistency.
• Autonomously deliver projects and transactions, adapting quickly to a wide variety of new, complex matters with limited oversight.
• Maintain flawless adherence to strict internal and external deadlines and timelines.
• Represent the company authoritatively in legal affairs and communicate directly with courts, authorities, and external counsel.
• Oversee cross-divisional conception, coordination, and implementation of central contract management, developing contract standards and templates based on International guidelines.
• Monitor and analyze relevant legislation and applicable law while executing reporting obligations in accordance with Management specifications.
• Perform trademark and trade dress clearance within tight, fast-paced constraints.
• Create and deliver high-impact trainings for varying levels of internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited US law school.
• Member in Good Standing of at least 1 state bar required (Virginia preferred); must be able to present a certificate of Good Standing from State Bar and obtain admission to Virginia Bar within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience reading and interpreting regulations, laws, and statutes.
• Significant experience with trademark and trade dress clearance within tight, fast-paced constraints.

Skills

• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills, with the ability to train others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level communication.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• High autonomy and intuition with strong intuitive problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record handling a diverse variety of transactions.
• Proficient in Google Workspace tools, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial retail and/or grocery retail legal experience strongly preferred.
• Commercial Real Estate and Construction basic understanding strongly preferred.
• Commercial Contract drafting and negotiation lead and/or management strongly preferred.
• Artificial Intelligence and Marketing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

• Medical & Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation.
• Dedicated training plans to ensure success.
• 401K Plan (+ 5% company match).
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Total Well-Being Program.
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Pay

Starting pay of $145,000 (with potential to earn $180,000 in the future). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience and qualifications.