Director & Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Governance

Dollar Tree • Chesapeake, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director & Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Governance, role will serve as a strategic legal advisor on corporate governance, capital markets, and enterprise-level initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate and Governance, this role partners closely with the Chief Legal Officer and executive leadership to support governance practices, financing activities, and corporate structuring matters. As part of the Corporate & Governance team within the Legal & Compliance Department, this role also provides pragmatic legal support across commercial contracting and cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of prior experience in securities, capital markets, and/or corporate governance at a publicly traded company or a law firm, with familiarity supporting private equity–backed companies.
• Experience drafting and reviewing disclosure-related materials (e.g., proxy statements, earnings releases, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K).
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance laws, regulations, and practices.
• Broad experience with commercial contracts, risk mitigation, and vendor agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical legal advice and influence senior leadership.
• Strong business judgment and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, lean legal environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to operate independently in a lean legal environment.
• J.D. from an accredited institution; strong academic credentials required.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.

Nice To Haves

• Business or finance coursework or experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Advise on public-company-style disclosure, governance, and regulatory matters as applied in a private equity–backed environment.
• Partner with the Corporate Treasurer on financing matters, including credit facilities, bond offerings, and commercial paper providing legal support on structure, documentation, and execution.
• Coordinate and assist in planning and execution of meetings of the Board of Managers and its standing committees.
• In partnership with the Assistant Corporate Secretary, oversee preparation of Board and committee materials, drafting minutes, and prepare unanimous written consents.
• Oversee entity management for domestic subsidiaries, including maintenance of corporate records, registrations, and governance documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain corporate governance policies and procedures to support a strong control environment.
• Provide practical, risk-calibrated legal advice to executive leadership and internal stakeholders on governance, financing, and commercial matters.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a range of vendor and services contracts.
• Partner with Procurement to enhance vendor risk management processes and improve contract lifecycle management systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, IT, and other business units to support strategic initiatives and operational needs.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

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