In-House Counsel

SUMMARY

We are hiring an In-House Counsel for our corporate office in Birmingham, AL. In-House Counsel (Commercial/Contracts) is responsible for providing Hibbett | City Gear effective and efficient legal counseling and advice with respect to legal obligations and regulatory requirements governing retail operations. This role will (i) draft, negotiate, interpret, and provide advice and guidance to the company on a wide range of commercial contracts; (ii) advise the company regarding existing and proposed regulations and laws applicable to retail companies; vendor obligations; and vendor risk management; and (iii) partner with leadership across the company in legal matters to ensure compliance with laws and success for business initiatives and goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including those related to merchandising/purchasing; vendor compliance; and e-commerce, digital marketing and technology transactions.
• Investigate, manage, and propose resolutions to contract disputes and other vendor conflicts.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of standard contract templates for sophisticated commercial transactions.
• Work within the company’s contract lifecycle management system and improve processes related to same.
• Advise business leaders with respect to legal issues and risk management concerning the development and implementation of business strategy.
• Provide analysis and counseling on current and future laws, rules, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Draft and counsel on consumer-facing disclosures, including privacy policies and terms of use.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• A working knowledge of information security and data privacy laws and regulations and/or a privacy certification (CIPP/US) is a plus, but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Law Degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice and a member in good standing of the Alabama bar.
• 2-5+ years of experience in a law firm or/as in-house counsel.
• Experience with compliance with laws governing retail operations and/ regulatory matters.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional partners successfully.
• Effective and compelling written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including training experience, policy drafting and communications, and ability to effectively convey information across different roles and departments.
• Sound decision maker with excellent, analytical, and problem-solving skills, effective time management, and ability to successfully manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Please list your preferred salary range.
• Are you a member in good standing of the Alabama Bar?

Ability to Relocate:

• Birmingham, AL 35211: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person