Senior In-House Counsel

Lidl -
Arlington, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$20.50 - $22.50 an hour
10 days ago

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) 5% Match
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Analysis skills
Organizational skills
Senior level
Leadership
Communication skills
Time management

Full Job Description

Summary

Lidl US is searching for the next Senior In-House Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team ! The Senior In-House Counsel is a highly autonomous, intuitive self-starter who requires minimal direction to drive results. This role drives the organization, implementation, and leadership of the Legal Department, including proactively detecting, identifying, and mitigating legal risk. Grounded in either law firm or corporate environments, the successful candidate brings a broad, versatile variety of transactional experience allowing for a seamless jump into a diverse array of complex matters with limited supervision, while ensuring business compliance with Lidl International requirements.

What You’ll Do

Essential Functions

Supervise, mentor, and manage multiple team members/managers in accordance with Company principles and management model
Oversee the development, operation, and execution of assigned programs and initiatives in collaboration with cross department stakeholders
Design process improvement mechanisms including automation of existing processes/tools to ensure standardization and consistency
Autonomous Project & Transaction Delivery: Instantly adapt and jump into a wide variety of new, complex projects and diverse transactional matters with limited oversight, managing them effectively from conception to completion
Strict Timeline Management: Maintain flawless adherence to strict internal and external deadlines and timelines
Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and manage team members/managers in accordance with Company principles and management models
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Independently oversee the development, operation, and execution of assigned programs and initiatives alongside cross-department stakeholders
Process Innovation:Intuitively design and implement process improvement mechanisms, including the automation of existing tools, to ensure corporate standardization and consistency
Corporate Representation: Represent the company authoritatively in legal affairs and directly communicate with courts, authorities, and external counsel
Contract Management: Oversee cross-divisional conception, coordination, and implementation of central contract management, developing contract standards and templates based on International guidelines
Reporting & Compliance: Monitor and analyze relevant legislation and applicable law while executing reporting obligations in accordance with Management specifications

What You’ll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Excellent supervisory and leadership skills, with the ability to train others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Executive Communication: Exceptional, executive-level written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to research complex legal issues and deliver clear, concise executive advice
High Autonomy & Intuition: A self-starter mindset with strong intuitive problem-solving skills and the ability to pivot quickly across tasks without needing hands-on direction
Transactional Versatility: A proven track record handling a diverse variety of transactions, enabling swift evaluation and execution of unfamiliar deal structures
Leadership & Delegation:Excellent supervisory, training, and leadership skills, paired with the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate effectively when appropriate
Negotiation & Organization: Elite interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills backed by meticulous attention to detail
Software Proficiency: Proficient in Google Workspace tools, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited US law school
Member in Good Standing of at least 1 state bar required (Virginia preferred); must be able to present a certificate of Good Standing from State Bar; and must obtain admission to Virginia Bar within a reasonable timeframe
Experience reading and interpreting regulations, laws, and statutes
Significant experience with and ability to perform trademark and trade dress clearance within tight, fast-paced constraints
Experience creating and delivering high-impact trainings for varying levels of internal stakeholders

Preferred Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

Commercial retail and/or grocery retail legal experience strongly preferred
Commercial Real Estate and Construction basic understanding strongly preferred
Commercial Contract drafting and negotiation lead and/or management strongly preferred
Artificial Intelligence and Marketing experience preferred

Physical Job Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

Starting pay of $145,000 (with potential to earn $180,000 in the future) *Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, and qualifications.
Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
401K Plan (+ 5% company match)
Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
Total Well-Being Program
DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.

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