Counsel

REXEL • Dallas, TX

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Counsel to join our Rexel team in Dallas Hybrid or Naperville, IL Hybrid!
Summary:
The Staff Counsel is responsible for being a risk management and business advisor to Region, Specialty Business, and Functional leadership, including being a legal and risk management lead with transaction and commercial support for sales, procurement, operations, mergers and acquisitions, compliance and ethics investigations, litigation and dispute proceedings, labor and employment matters, and other legal matters. Works closely with and under the supervision of the General Counsel and Senior Counsel within the Legal department.

Requirements

• 5+ years of law firm, corporate, or non-profit in-house experience
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Graduate Degree - Required
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree
• Ability to travel as needed
• Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills
• Commercial knowledge and understanding
• Substantive knowledge in one or more Legal subjects (e.g. transaction, labor, and employment)
• Excellent digital IT skills
• Team player, strong collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Counselor and risk management business advisor to Region, Specialty Business and Functional leadership as part of Rexel USA Legal team
• Transaction and commercial support for field sales, procurement and operations, and the development of template commercial documents
• Compliance counseling as well as compliance and ethics investigations
• Assist with management and oversight of litigation and dispute proceedings
• Handle and/or assist with miscellaneous and various legal matters for the company, including privacy, labor & employment, corporate governance, and other matters
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level