General Counsel

Michael Page International

Charlotte, North Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$170,000–$175,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Apparel Design, Attorney, Business Growth, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Contract Law, Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Governance, Corporate Policies, Leadership, Lease Negotiation, Legal, Legal Documents, MPI, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, New Store Openings, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Management, Retail, Risk Management, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Charlotte, North Carolina
POSTED
2 days ago
Exciting New General Counsel OpportunityExciting new General Counsel, hybrid position, based in Charlotte, NC. Newly created strategy and execution role leading new legal function.Highly successful, expanding, global retailer opening new stores across the US. An exciting opportunity to join a growing business as they expand their US footprint across multiple locations and states.Job DescriptionGeneral Counsel responsibilities include:Provide legal advice and guidance to the company and senior leadership team on a wide range of business and compliance legal matters.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents to protect the company's interests.Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the retail industry.Manage relationships with external legal counsel as needed.Develop and implement strategies to mitigate legal risks.Represent the company in legal proceedings and negotiations.Oversee corporate governance and ensure proper legal documentation.Provide training and support to staff on legal matters and company policies.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantThe successful General Counsel should have demonstrable experience in:Juris Doctor and US state bar in good standing.Strong preference for experience in the retail industry or a similar sector encompassing leasing work, construction/ store fit-out contracts, employment matters for workforce across multiple states.Strong knowledge of corporate, compliance, and contract law.Excellent negotiation and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal advice to leadership teams.What's on OfferThe General Counsel will benefit from:Competitive salary range: c. $170,000 - $175,000 per year (depending on relevant experience).Annual bonus.Flexible hybrid working arrangement.Generous paid time off (PTO).Comprehensive wider benefits plan.Apply today to register your interest in this newly created General Counsel role in Charlotte, NC.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/