At Home Stores LLC-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Coppell, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

The Legal Assistant - Contracts will play a critical role in supporting the Legal Department by drafting, reviewing, and managing a wide range of contracts that support our retail operations. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams-including Merchandising, Procurement, IT, Marketing, Real Estate, and Finance-to ensure business needs are met while protecting the company's legal and financial interests. The Contracts Specialist will serve as a key resource for contract negotiations, risk assessment, and contract lifecycle management.

  • Contract Drafting & Review
  • Draft, review, and edit a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, supply chain contracts, marketing agreements, SaaS/technology licenses, leases, and service agreements.
  • Ensure contracts align with company policies, mitigate legal risks, and reflect negotiated business terms.
  • Negotiation Support
  • Partner with business stakeholders to support contract negotiations with vendors and service providers.
  • Escalate complex legal issues to attorneys as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain fallback language and negotiation playbooks to streamline contracting.
  • Risk Management & Compliance
  • Identify and flag contractual risks related to indemnification, liability, termination rights, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to corporate contracting policies and internal approval processes.
  • Provide guidance to business partners on standard contract terms and risk implications.
  • Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Manage contract workflows, including intake, approvals, signatures, renewals, and expirations.
  • Maintain and update contract templates and process documentation.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as a liaison between the Legal Department and business teams to align contract terms with operational needs.
  • Translate legal concepts into clear, business-friendly guidance.
  • Deliver training and education on contracting processes and policies.
  • Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate preferred.
  • 3-5 years contracts experience, ideally within a corporate legal, procurement, or retail environment.
  • Strong knowledge of contract law principles and risk management best practices.
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools a plus.
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