Sr Legal Counsel

Sr. Legal Counsel

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Legal Counsel is responsible for supporting senior leadership across a broad range of legal areas across the organization, with a focus on commercial transactions, employment matters, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. Serve as a legal advisor to internal business units, offering practical and proactive legal advice that balances business goals with legal risk. The Associate General Counsel will be a trusted advisor to internal departments and help ensure the company’s operations align with legal and ethical standards. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with the General Counsel and executive leadership on broader legal strategy and compliance initiatives.

• Act as a legal advisor to internal clients across finance, HR, merchandising, marketing, real estate, and IT functions to provide practical, actionable advice. 

• Provide management support to the At Home Foundation, the company’s nonprofit fund that grants financial support to employees facing personal hardships or natural disasters.

• Support training initiatives related to workplace conduct and legal compliance. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations affecting the retail sector, including consumer protection, advertising, e-commerce, and data privacy. 

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining internal compliance programs and company policies. 

• Manage the commercial contract legal review process including negotiating, drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and otherwise supporting direct and indirect procurement contracts for all functional areas across the company; advise and make recommendations with regard to compliance, risk, and potential liabilities. 

• Counsel the HR team on employment-related matters including employee relations, policy development, performance management, investigations, and compliance with federal/state employment laws, including EEOC claims. 

• Assist in managing outside counsel in litigation, disputes, and regulatory investigations.

• Take ownership of discreet legal initiatives as they arise based on changing business priorities.

• Oversee the commercial and transactional workstreams including transportation and other indirect agreements.

• Lead data privacy, CCPA compliance, and the handling of data privacy lawsuits (CIPA+).

• Coordinate discovery, document production, and internal fact-gathering as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.

• Member in good standing of the Texas Bar and currently licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

• 10+ years of progressive legal experience, including experience with employment law and with drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. 

• Experience with data privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA, GDPR) and ESG compliance.

• Familiarity with retail store operations, e-commerce, supply chain, or marketing law.

• Previous experience working with or advising C-suite executives. 

• Exemplary written and oral communication; excellent organizational skills. 

• Ability to work independently, proactively own processes and deliverables, and set/meet deadlines with minimal supervision. 

• Abilities to respond to crises and challenges with confidence, confidentiality, professionalism, and flexibility. 

• Ability to analyze complex issues, assess risk, balance different perspectives and needs, and provide confident and concise business-focused support solutions.