Staff Attorney

Staples Inc.•Framingham, MA

17h

About The Position

Join a team of legal and risk professionals that work collaboratively with clients in providing practical solutions to grow businesses in multiple industries and different jurisdictions. We help our varied businesses assess risk, drive results and mitigate problems. With diverse projects and a transformative culture, you’ll grow and learn with our businesses. Work with appreciative clients and supportive peers in a flexible environment that helps you gain the experience you want to develop your career. Opportunity to make a direct impact on the company every day by minimizing legal risks and protecting organizational interests. Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise as a Staff Attorney is valued and recognized as industry-leading.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
High ethical standards and professionalism.
Demonstrated experience in legal research, contract law, litigation, and compliance.
Strong understanding of the legal framework within the industry.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the state bar; incumbents may have bar memberships in multiple states.
3+ years of legal experience, including project/intern experience.

Nice To Haves

Specialization in areas relevant to Staples’ field.
Experience in leading legal teams or managing significant legal projects.
Advanced degrees or certifications in related fields.

Responsibilities

Leverage deep expertise in a legal specialty or area of law to provide strategic advice and recommendations to executives and management on highly complex matters that impact business activities and operations.
Deliver legal advice and representation across diverse areas, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents, representing the organization in legal proceedings when required.
Advise on legal implications of business strategies and decisions, keeping up-to-date with relevant changes in law.
Conduct extensive research of legal principles and precedents, consult with outside counsel on legal strategies, and identify risks and opportunities to support organizational goals.
Support innovative business initiatives by driving advanced legal solutions to complex challenges and shaping legal insights that align with business strategy.
Interact with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, external counsel, customers, and vendors, communicating complex legal concepts effectively to non-legal personnel.
May mentor and guide less experienced legal team members, and lead or manage teams on a project basis, providing legal direction and expertise.