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Corporate Legal Counsel

AT Kohl's
Kohl's

Corporate Legal Counsel

Menomonee Falls, WI

About the Role

As Corporate Paralegal, you will support the corporate legal team by monitoring, organizing and assisting in the handling of various corporate transactional matters.

What You'll Do

  • Work with supervising attorneys and act as primary contact, as appropriate, on various corporate legal matters, including corporate transactions, information technology, finance, product safety, regulatory compliance, and other matters as assigned
  • Assist attorneys in the tracking, investigating and addressing inquiries received from governmental agencies, customers and third parties concerning a wide-range of topics, including licensing and other consumer product issues
  • Handle discrete or ongoing projects of a corporate legal nature as assigned from time-to-time

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  • Facilitate the execution of contracts involving Kohl's standard contract forms
  • Assist attorneys in reviewing, drafting, negotiating and tracking other assigned contracts
  • Assist in maintaining and updating Kohl's standard contract forms and developing business communications to streamline the contracting process
  • Conduct a variety of legal research, including statutory, case law, administrative and intellectual-property specific laws
  • Summarize legal research in a manner, format and timeline requested by the supervising attorney

  • What Skills You Have

    Required
    • Working knowledge of contract provisions and corresponding ability to read, analyze and understand complex legal documentation
    • Skills to complete complex legal research assignments and ability to effectively summarize findings, present ideas and provide recommendations
    • Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and ability to work effectively with others as part of a team
    • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, exercise flexibility and work independently with minimal direction
    • Highest level of discretion, sensitivity and integrity in handling confidential information
    • Professional, highly organized and detail-oriented
    • Outstanding problem-solving skills

    Preferred
    • Paralegal certificate or equivalent education or training
    • Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail).
    • Proficiency with Westlaw, Practical Law and other available online legal resources

    Client-provided location(s): Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, USA
    Job ID: kohls-10486_KLHKUSR400605
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Long-Term Disability
      • HSA
      • On-Site Gym
      • Pet Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • On-site/Nearby Childcare
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Casual Dress
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Company Outings
      • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Leadership Training Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Mentor Program
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
      • Promote From Within
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Internship Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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