Senior Corporate Counsel – Charlotte, NC

The Senior Corporate Counsel will be responsible for advising the Company in a wide variety of legal matters. This person will be a generalist. The ideal candidate is a team player with a positive, “can do” attitude and high ethical standards who will take a proactive approach to addressing issues as they arise. You will work directly with the sales team, operations, and VPs and Branch Managers to support all new and existing sales agreements.

Responsibilities:

Advise on local, state, and federal regulatory and compliance matters that impact business, including in the areas of data privacy and security, food safety, trademarks, environmental law, and the sale of age-restricted products.
Independently review and negotiate select commercial contracts and areas of regulatory focus.
Provide timely advice and guide and assist internal business clients through complex legal situations.
Manage Company litigation matters and engage, oversee, and direct outside counsel.
Handle special projects assigned, including but not limited to creation, review, and updating of company policies, procedures, and training materials to ensure regulatory compliance.
Responsible for internal and external communication and active follow-up as necessary.

Desired Background/Skills:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Admission to Massachusetts, North Carolina, or other state bar
7-10+ years of relevant corporate counsel experience, including prior in-house experience
Experience in food services, grocery, convenience or retail industries
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize a time sensitive workload
Must be able to work within a small team, as necessary
Self-motivated to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Occasional travel may be required

Other Information:

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started!

CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Interested candidates please reference job code 238908 when responding to this ad.