Legal Counsel

WORK LOCATION DETAILS

Work Location: Home Office – 9000 Cypress Waters Blvd, Coppell, TX

Work Schedule: Hybrid

• Onsite: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 

• Work from Home: Mondays and Fridays

   

JOB SUMMARY

At Home’s Legal Department is looking for a motivated, practical, and solution-oriented Attorney (Legal Counsel) to support At Home’s growth and business operations. The structure of the legal team will provide the opportunity for you to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization and all functional areas and to make fundamental contributions with visible results. As Legal Counsel, you will support a broad range of enterprise-wide work including labor and employment law, litigation and claims, commercial contracts, as well as corporate ethics and regulatory compliance, privacy and data security, and other areas. You will analyze complex legal issues as assigned by members of the legal team and provide practical, accurate, and timely guidance and solutions for emerging business challenges. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Advise senior and executive leaders on labor and employment issues. Manage commercial and employment litigation and provide oversight to claims and charges, including EEOC claims.

• Manage the enterprise-wide commercial contracting 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 to senior leaders with regard to compliance, risk, and potential liabilities.

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

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

• Develop and maintain internal guidelines, toolkits, policies, template forms, and training materials for various legal and business issues across the organization.

• Engage and manage outside counsel and other third parties as needed.

• Manage the company’s corporate compliance and ethics program; provide legal oversight to the product compliance and sourcing teams regarding product regulatory compliance issu

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish trust and build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders.

• Track record of critical and creative thinking and sound judgment.

• Exemplary written and oral communication; excellent organizational skills.

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

• Ability to effectively prioritize and efficiently manage competing deadlines and cross-functional complex projects.

• Successful people-management, including the ability to manage up and set expectations.

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

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

• Ability to thrive in a high-visibility, fast-paced environment.

   

QUALIFICATIONS

• JD (Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence) from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction (Texas preferred).

• One to five years of legal experience, including experience with employment law, litigation, and/or with drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

The Corporate Counsel role is critical to At Home’s continued growth and development. Your work will directly drive results for our organization in the 40 states where we currently operate. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, the At Home Legal Department offers an immersive in-house experience with potential for long-term leadership opportunities and a collegial, welcoming atmosphere.

When you’re a part of our team, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team in our stores. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.  At Home is committed to knitting diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture; we respect, appreciate, and celebrate the experiences and qualities that differentiate everyone on the At Home team.

WHO WE ARE

Discover At Home, the Home and Holiday Décor Superstore with endless aisles of must-have styles at prices so low you won't believe it. We are a dynamic, fast-paced retail brand with exciting career opportunities offering growth and a fun job you’ll love. We boast over 260 retail stores across 40 states, multiple distribution centers, and a modern corporate headquarters located in Coppell, TX. We have open positions that value imagination and diversity, giving people the opportunity to explore, grow, and help shape our future.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Home Office

• Must be able to remain stationary at a desktop workspace for extended periods of time. 

• Ability to move about an office environment. 

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

At Home is proud to offer competitive benefits for non-temporary positions, including but not limited to: