Job Summary

Assists and advises all levels of management on all corporate legal and regulatory matters. Broadly responsible for all legal affairs of the Company, providing counsel on all legal matters and coordinating with outside legal advisors as necessary. Routinely be responsible for a broad range of matters, including corporate governance, commercial contracts, employment matters and dispute resolution, and M&A and other business transactions. Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, serves as a key advisor to the Executive Team, provides legal advice and support to various business units across the firm and manages WinCo the legal team.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise and coordinate with Executive Leadership and management on significant matters concerning legal issues.
• Manage, coach, and develop the WinCo foods legal team maintaining a culture of collaboration and growth.
• Oversight of the administration of compliance policies that will ensure that the Company is in compliance with all laws, regulations and rules that may apply to the Company’s activities; specifically working to ensure compliance with corporate conduct, equal opportunity, anti-corruption, consumer regulatory, and other laws, regulations, and rules and any matters relating to employment law.
• Retain and direct outside legal counsel, manages external counsel and general litigation when necessary. Manages all costs and budgets associated with outside legal activity.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes at all levels (federal, state and city/county) that may affect the company and its affiliates.
• Provide counsel with respect to the company's implementation of corporate initiatives, including: conducting legal research and drafting memorandums on compliance and regulatory issues; advising senior management on laws and regulations; and managing implementation by business units of required compliance initiatives.
• Provide counsel to and works closely with human resources on labor and employment matters, including compliance with federal and all state employment laws, performance management, employee disputes and litigation (e.g., harassment and discrimination), assessing risk at termination, maintenance and compliance of benefit plans, severance agreements, updates to employment policies, recruiting and hiring, employee confidentiality agreements, EEO, employment-related support to merger and acquisition projects and business reorganization/integration, leaves of absence and workers’ compensation.
• Make decisions with regard to bringing litigation against outside parties; weighs risk, rewards and costs associated in light of overall business needs and the company’s best interest.
• Provide oversight and management of the Company’s intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Advise and assist in supporting the Board of Directors and developing appropriate corporate governance policies and procedures as it relates to the Board of Directors and related committees.
• Oversee management of general contracts, third-party agreements and vendor supplier relationships.
• Provide legal support regarding general finance, tax and treasury matters, and compliance with various debt agreements.
• Review advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers and the business community.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of legal experience as an attorney including a combination of professional and in-house.
• Experience managing both internal legal team members and external litigation counsel.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.

Preferred Education, Experience and/or Credentials:

• Employment law specialty with five (5) or more years related practice.
• Contract law specialty with two (2) or more years related practice.
• Corporate governance law specialty with two (2) or more years related practice.

Ability to:

• Take initiative, drive results, motivate and inspire others to reach their goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and be an effective oral and written communicator. Write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Exercise a high degree of independent judgment and analysis.
• Demonstrate skills in analysis methods and project management.
• Operate effectively within small legal department.
• Work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.
• Manage fast-paced workload and add value to multiple transactions simultaneously in an autonomous way under deadline pressure while focusing on providing outstanding and timely client service.
• Anticipate potential problems, think creatively and respond effectively.
• Work and drive results in a dynamic, matrix management work environment, lead, mentor, collaborate, teach and learn from others.
• Write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings.
• Work evenings and weekends in order to meet deadlines.
• Travel to various locations when necessary.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.