Corporate Counsel Sr. Corporate Counsel
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
CSC Generation is the AI-native holding company re-engineering omnichannel retail. We acquire iconic brands and transform them with Genesis our operating platform combining a Data Fabric Automation Engine proprietary tools and shared services to modernize operations elevate customer experience and expand margins. With $1B in revenue across 13 brands our portfolio includes Sur La Table Backcountry One Kings Lane and others that serve as real-world innovation labs.
Reports to: Assistant General Counsel
Location: Chicago IL (Hybrid - 2x/week in-office)
CSC Generation is growing its legal team to keep pace with an expanding portfolio of brands and increasing transactional complexity. As Corporate Counsel / Sr. Corporate Counsel you will serve as a trusted advisor across multiple business units handling commercial contracts real estate agreements M&A support and litigation management.
In your first 612 months success means owning your contracting workflow end-to-end building strong relationships with business stakeholders across brands and becoming the go-to legal resource for day-to-day commercial and operational matters.
This is a lean team. You will own a lot move fast and make decisions with full end-to-end responsibility.
- Support M&A transactions and joint ventures including due diligence and deal documentation
- Review draft and negotiate commercial agreements including vendor supplier marketing/advertising licensing and IT contracts
- Assist with procurement compliance and human capital management
- Draft and negotiate real estate agreements across the brand portfolio
- Advise business teams on operations initiatives and risk across multiple brands
- Manage and improve contract lifecycle processes and templates
- Work cross-functionally across the legal department and multiple business units to deliver practical legal guidance
- JD degree and active license to practice law
- 3 years of relevant legal experience including in M&A commercial contracting and/or real estate
- Experience in one or more of the following: intellectual property data privacy marketing/advertising and/or litigation
- Prior in-house experience (particularly at a public company) and/or law firm experience
- Ability to leverage artificial intelligence in your day-to-day work
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization
The people who do best here are builders. They take ownership move fast and want to see the direct impact of their work.
- Cross-Functional Impact: Your work touches every brand in the portfolio from commercial deals and M&A to litigation and operations you will see the direct results of your counsel across the business.
- Skill Building: Gain broad exposure across legal disciplines including M&A real estate IP data privacy and litigation in a multi-brand retail environment.
- Ownership: Own your workstreams end-to-end. You will manage contracts advise on transactions and drive legal outcomes without layers of approval.
- Competitive Benefits: Paid time off policies 401(k) match medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies and employee discounts across our portfolio of brands.
- Salary: $150000-$185000 bonus
- Recruiter Screen - A 30-minute conversation with our recruiting team to align on the role your background and what you are looking for.
- Hiring Manager Interview - Conversation with the Assistant General Counsel focused on your commercial contracting experience legal judgment and approach to cross-functional advising.
- In-Person Interview - Wed like to meet you at our Chicago office. Details and logistics will be arranged with your recruiter.
- Reference Checks - Conducted in parallel with the final stages where possible.
- Offer - We move quickly for the right candidate.
Interview process is subject to change. Any updates will be communicated promptly and clearly.
CSC Generation is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The CSC Generation family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability please contact emailprotected.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
CSC Generation acquires and transforms businesses to drive growth. Discover how our expertise can help take your business to the next level.