What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Legal Counsel position at Kohl's?
About the Role
In this role you will handle various legal matters to foster company operations while minimizing company risk and ensuring compliance with laws, rules, regulations and contractual arrangements.
What Youll Do
Manage various legal matters supporting the company's operations involving various legal disciplines with an emphasis on strategic contracting
Negotiate contracts involving all aspects of corporate day-to-day operations and transactions
Develop and update form contracts and documents fostering efficient negotiations that produce the best possible results for Kohls
Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal advice concerning a broad range of questions and circumstances pertaining to company matters
Counsel Kohls internal stakeholders on various legal and strategic matters, including advising on legal consequences of past and future courses of action
Develop strategic policies, processes and educational materials to minimize company legal exposure and educate and train senior management on legal risks and ramifications
Maintain strategic relationships with business partners and contribute to cross-functional efforts
Monitor new and developing legislation and regulatory requirements and assist in keeping Kohls compliant as needed
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
1-3 years of experience in private practice and / or an in-house legal department
Superior analytical ability, negotiation and writing skills
Ability to synthesize complex legal analysis into practicable, actionable and concise advice
Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to pivot quickly and balance a complicated and constantly evolving workload
Preferred
Broad-based knowledge of various legal issues involving corporate transactions, information technology, merchandising, finance, HR, credit, marketing, product development, product safety, logistics, facilities and eCommerce
Self-starter willing to address emerging issues as they come
Retail experience
Special Requirements
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Member of the state bar or licensed by the state bar
