Counsel - Strategic Sourcing and Marketing

About the position

We are seeking a talented attorney to join our highly collaborative legal team. The ideal candidate is an agile and solutions-oriented attorney for a role that supports critical procurement, maintenance and marketing workstreams. This attorney will have responsibility for managing, negotiating, drafting and overseeing a variety of complex and routine commercial agreements. The role also offers an opportunity to support 7-Eleven's acclaimed marketing department by drafting marketing-related agreements and advising on consumer and advertising law issues impacting the business such as disclaimers, loyalty programs, sweepstakes, sales promotions, contest rules, etc.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with procurement, maintenance and marketing team members by providing legal advice on a range of day-to-day issues that arise with supporting 7-Eleven's 13,000+ stores across the U.S. and Canada.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements to support our business, including equipment and indirect product/service purchases, consulting arrangements, marketing and talent services agreements, maintenance contracts, NDAs, etc.
• Provide proactive strategic advice on day-to-day legal issues, enabling clients to meet business objectives within the risk tolerance of 7-Eleven.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues in Sourcing, Business Units, Risk, Tax and the Legal Department to efficiently develop practical business solutions.
• Negotiate with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes to facilitate efficient resolutions.

Requirements

• JD degree.
• 4 years of experience.
• State Bar membership.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with franchise relationships.
• Experience with highly regulated retail products.
• Knowledge of intellectual property laws.
• Understanding of marketing and advertising laws.