Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic ASSOCIATE CORPORATE COUNSEL to join our legal team. In this role, the individual will review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including those vital to DBI's distribution, logistics, technology, and marketing business initiatives, as well as support our various business segments on a broad range of commercial transactions. Experience with mergers and acquisitions and/or real estate commercial leases is a plus.
REPORTS TO: Sr. Director, Associate General Counsel
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Draft and negotiate general corporate and commercial contracts including vendor supply agreements, carrier agreements, significant service agreements, master service agreements, software licensing and development agreements, marketing, ecommerce, strategic alliances and/or joint venture, market research and technology and marketing contracts. *Perform due diligence in connection with potential company mergers and acquisitions. *Provide legal advice and support to DSW partners regarding compliance with all applicable laws and/or regulations. *On a daily basis, provide practical business to DSW partners; identify opportunities to minimize risks and process improvements and efficiencies.
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
*Adept at providing practical business solutions and strategic advice. Understands the big picture to constructively challenge the status quo, generate new ideas, and encourage change. *Strong ability to learn DBI's business, including understanding financial performance metrics, and solid understanding of DBI's risk appetite. *Ability to efficiently identify, assess and prioritize risk, and manage risk accordingly. *Customer focused, team oriented, dedication to working with and through others to exceed the expectation of the customer (internal and external). *Highly adaptable and manages change effectively. *Manages for results. Able to efficiently manage a variety of projects in timely, efficient manner. *Simplifies and processes complex problems, understands underlying issues and addresses root causes, analyzes quantitative information, and presents it in an effective way, seeks input from others and makes timely decisions. *Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. *Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to influence others. *Models and supports DBI's values of passion, accountability, collaboration, and humility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
*Minimum of 2-3 years' experience, preferably working with a mid to large sized law firm or a retailer.
EDUCATION:
*Licensed to practice in at least one state, preferably Ohio *JD
