Legal Counsel

· Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, international ventures, franchise etc.)

· Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies

· Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance

· Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations

· Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues

· Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.)

· Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights

· Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization

· Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

· Lead legal and compliance matters of publicly-traded retail business, with 50 stores and a growing franchise, wholesale, and ecommerce business

· Serve as a strategic thought partner in leadership team with CEO, Business Development, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to achieve operational and financial goals

· Review/negotiate and creates standard form commercial contracts (e.g. commercial lease, merchandise procurement, construction, logistics, franchise)

· Manage legal disputes and implement internal procedures to prevent future claims

· Manage risks for commercial decisions regarding employment-related issues

· Handle all in-house corporate governance documentation and legal-related matters

Skills & Experience Required:

· Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in business environment

· Much experience in dealing with labor disputes

· Outstanding litigation and mediation skills

· Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

· Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures

· Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation

· Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies

· High degree of professional ethics and integrity

· Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information

· California Bar preferred

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Bar Admission California (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $250,000