Sr Legal Counsel

Sr. Legal Counsel

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Legal Counsel is responsible forsupporting senior leadership across a broad range of legal areas across the organization with a focus on commercial transactions employment matters regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. Serve as a legal advisor to internal business units offering practical and proactive legal advice that balances business goals with legal risk. The Associate General Counsel will be a trusted advisor to internal departments and help ensure the companys operations align with legal and ethical standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with the General Counsel and executive leadership on broader legal strategy and compliance initiatives.

• Act as a legal advisor to internal clients across finance HR merchandising marketing real estate and IT functions to provide practical actionable advice.

• Provide management support to the At Home Foundation the companys nonprofit fund that grants financial support to employees facing personal hardships or natural disasters.

• Support training initiatives related to workplace conduct and legal compliance.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations affecting the retail sector including consumer protection advertising e-commerce and data privacy.

• Assist in developing implementing and maintaining internal compliance programs and company policies.

• Manage the commercial contract legal review process including negotiating drafting reviewing interpreting and otherwise supporting direct and indirect procurement contracts for all functional areas across the company; advise and make recommendations with regard to compliance risk and potential liabilities.

• Counsel the HR team on employment-related matters including employee relations policy development performance management investigations and compliance with federal/state employment laws including EEOC claims.

• Assist in managing outside counsel in litigation disputes and regulatory investigations.

• Take ownership of discreet legal initiatives as they arise based on changing business priorities.

• Oversee the commercial and transactional workstreams including transportation and other indirect agreements.

• Lead data privacy CCPA compliance and the handling of data privacy lawsuits (CIPA).

• Coordinate discovery document production and internal fact-gathering as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.

• Member in good standing of the Texas Bar and currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

• 10 years of progressive legal experience including experience with employment law and with drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

• Experience with data privacy regulations (e.g. CCPA GDPR) and ESG compliance.

• Familiarity with retail store operations e-commerce supply chain or marketing law.

• Previous experience working with or advising C-suite executives.

• Exemplary written and oral communication; excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently proactively own processes and deliverables and set/meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Abilities to respond to crises and challenges with confidence confidentiality professionalism and flexibility.

• Ability to analyze complex issues assess risk balance different perspectives and needs and provide confident and concise business-focused support solutions.