Role Specific Information
Job Description
This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.
About the Role
In this role you will handle various legal matters to foster company operations while minimizing company risk and ensuring compliance with laws, rules, regulations and contractual arrangements.
What You’ll Do
Manage various legal matters supporting the company's operations involving various legal disciplines with an emphasis on strategic contracting
Negotiate contracts involving all aspects of corporate day-to-day operations and transactions
Develop and update form contracts and documents fostering efficient negotiations that produce the best possible results for Kohl’s
Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal advice concerning a broad range of questions and circumstances pertaining to company matters
Counsel Kohl’s internal stakeholders on various legal and strategic matters, including advising on legal consequences of past and future courses of action
Develop strategic policies, processes and educational materials to minimize company legal exposure and educate and train senior management on legal risks and ramifications
Maintain strategic relationships with business partners and contribute to cross-functional efforts
Monitor new and developing legislation and regulatory requirements and assist in keeping Kohl’s compliant as needed
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
1-3 years of experience in private practice and/or an in-house legal department
Superior analytical ability, negotiation and writing skills
Ability to synthesize complex legal analysis into practicable, actionable and concise advice
Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to pivot quickly and balance a complicated and constantly evolving workload
Preferred
Broad-based knowledge of various legal issues involving corporate transactions, information technology, merchandising, finance, HR, credit, marketing, product development, product safety, logistics, facilities and eCommerce
Self-starter willing to address emerging issues as they come
Retail experience
Special Requirements
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Member of the state bar or licensed by the state bar
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner