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General Counsel

Charlotte, North Carolina Permanent USD200,000 - USD250,000 per year View Job Description
The General Counsel will oversee all legal matters within the retail industry, providing strategic guidance and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role will work closely with senior leadership to support business objectives and mitigate legal risks.
  • Exciting new General Counsel role based in Charlotte, NC.
  • Opportunity to lead and grow a new US legal function for a global retailer.

About Our Client

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. Permanent General Counsel role based at the US HQ office in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description

General 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 Applicant

The 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.
  • Previous work for an international brand, working collaboratively with senior stakeholders and legal counterparts elsewhere in the world is preferred.
  • 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.
  • Able to work from the office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company is happy to consider candidates looking to relocate to the Charlotte, NC area.

What's on Offer

The General Counsel will benefit from:

  • Competitive salary range: c. $200,000 - $250,000 base salary per year (depending on relevant experience).
  • Car allowance.
  • Short-term and long-term incentive plans.
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Role based on-site in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO).



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Anna Jacobs
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7081551

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Sub Sector
General Counsel - In-house
Industry
Retail
Where
Charlotte
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anna Jacobs
Job Reference
JN-082026-7081551
 

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