Summary

This role requires a weekly on-site presence at our Galleria Office based in Atlanta, GA. 

This position is responsible for providing advice and counseling to the Company on all transactional matters, including strategic transactions, vendor contracts, and company-related financing.  The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and supervises one or more attorneys and staff.  The position collaborates closely with stakeholders across the Company, including the General Counsel and executive management.  The position is based in Atlanta and may require some travel. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Negotiate and draft key vendor and service agreementsOversee and manage all manner of vendor contracts and commercial agreements, including technology contracts, facilities management, strategic vendors and consultants, supplier agreementsAdvise the Company on compliance with various debt financing arrangementsProvide legal support for M&A activities, including due diligence, drafting, negotiating, and executing transaction documents for a variety of strategic transactionsProvide legal support for franchise program documents, including franchise agreements and the annual Franchise Disclosure Document Develop and maintain contract review management process Management and supervision of outside counselSupervise internal and external subject matter experts

Education and Experience:

8+ years of prior experience, including at least 5 prior years of in-house counsel (or similar experience thereto)At least 5 years of prior experience in the subject matter specialty for the position preferredMust be licensed attorney who graduated from an ABA accredited law schoolMember of Georgia Bar strongly preferredExperience drafting, editing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts

Required Skills:

Must be able to effectively communicate information and advice to team members in every department of the Store Support Center and members of Senior ManagementDemonstrate ability to proactively identify and mitigate riskAbility to manage multiple matters with critical deadlinesAbility to manage processes and peopleExperience using Excel and PowerPoint