THE ROLECircle Ks business engages in complex high‑stakes commercial relationships-alliances and joint ventures private label sourcing procurement and long‑term strategic partnerships. This role sits at the center of those relationships balancing growth enablement with risk management. The Director Legal Commercial Operations U.S. will serve as a strategic legal partner to the business bringing structure foresight and judgment to transactions that materially impact revenue operations and brand.Reporting to the Head Legal Commercial Operations U.S. the Director Legal Commercial Operations U.S. enables enterprise growth while protecting the company in high‑value high‑risk commercial and strategic transactions.The successful candidate will get to make their mark as they assist in the building of the U.S. commercial law function becoming an elite member of a team designed to be the go-to legal partner to a dynamic group of business stakeholders.WHAT YOULL DOProvide legal support for Operations and Commercial Optimization Operational Excellence Merchandise and Category Management Food Service and Restaurants Category Intelligence and Enablement Technology and Sourcing and Supply Chain functions.Lead legal support for a broad portfolio of sophisticated commercial agreements including but not limited to strategic alliances and joint ventures key customer contracts supply chain private label sourcing manufacturing and distribution.Structure negotiate and draft complex agreements that balance commercial objectives with legal and operational risk.Manage junior attorneys in their support of day-to-day contracting needs of the named functions.Develop contract templates standards and negotiation playbooks as well as self-service tools.Design and provide relevant training to business stakeholders.Identify and mitigate FTC and state‑level regulatory and antitrust risk related to pricing competition and trade practices and other risks inherent in the subject matter areas.Provide due diligence and integration support to M&A legal team and provide additional support as needed.WHAT YOULL NEED JD or equivalent from an accredited institution and admission to at least one US state bar.10 years of experience with a minimum of 7 years leading teams andor functions in-house and law firm.Deep experience negotiating complex high‑value agreements with major counterparties large CPGs suppliers manufacturers wholesalers distributors logistics companies restaurant franchisors technology companies and enterprise customers.Proven ability to navigate ambiguity balance risk and growth and operate effectively in fast‑moving commercial environments.Experience in retail consumer or multi‑site operating businesses strongly preferred.Demonstrated credibility with senior business leaders and executives.Pragmatic business‑oriented legal advisor with a strong risk‑based mindset.Collaborative partner who can drive alignment across legal finance compliance strategy and operational teams.Deep knowledge of anti-trust and anti-corruption laws and compliance.Comfortable advising on a broad and shifting array of retail legal issues including the enthusiasm to counsel on new and trending areas of law.Ability to work comfortably while processes and systems are being established.Collaborative spirit with a sense of humor.WHY YOU SHOULD WORK HEREOur job openings in stores and offices allow you to grow quickly within a global company while benefiting from a dynamic work environment that puts people first. Wherever you are in your journey we have a place for you. Here are some of the attractive benefits we offerCompetitive SalaryComplete benefits packages medical dental deferred compensation plan employee stock plan etc..People Perks which allows for great discounts on food and fuel.Vacation PTO timeWork in a collaborative dynamic and high performing team.Work for a leading innovative and growing company in convenience stores operations.Fortune 500 company and a 5-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner.Tuition reimbursement of 5000 per year.Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.INTERESTED Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act the ADA and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Companys Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.Click below to review information about our companys use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibilityIn EnglishIn Spanish