Description:

About the role:
The Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, is responsible for providing a broad range of legal services to the Company, with the prime areas of focus being on public reporting and general corporate law. She/he will work closely with management and will supervise outside counsel. She/he will be a business partner who will collaborate effectively across the Company. While this position calls for a substantial amount of independence, the successful candidate will operate as part of a close-knit team of supportive, open, friendly lawyers, paralegals, and other professionals. The position is in the office at 3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, Monday through Thursday, with work-from-home on Friday.

You're Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will...

Monitor corporate governance trends and regulatory developments (including new SEC Cybersecurity, Clawback Policy, and ESG rules) and ensure the Company is on track with best practices.
Prepare, review and track (i) all '34 Act filings and reports, ensuring that filings conform with applicable rules and are timely filed, (ii) press releases, earnings releases, and earnings scripts, and (iii) various other corporate actions requiring public disclosure.
Manage Board and Committee meeting preparations and materials.
Take the lead on legal aspects of the Company's Sustainability efforts.
Provide legal support for the An American Publicly Traded Consumer Retail Company. Foundation.
Assist with the Company's business development efforts.
Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
Manage and evaluate outside counsel.

Why you will love working at An American Publicly Traded Consumer Retail Company

We're a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe.
A technologically and data-driven business.
Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits.
We're at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation.
We're passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience.
We get to be creative daily.
A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas.
We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative.
We have fun!

We're Excited About You Because You Have…

At least 4 years of legal experience, including practice at a top-notch law firm.
Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
Demonstrated ability to work creatively and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment.
Superior organization and project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong self-awareness, and honed diplomacy skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills, with an ability to listen actively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization.
A professional demeanor and ability to interact at the executive level with persuasiveness and confidence.
Strong business acumen.
The action-oriented mindset of someone who proactively partners with business leaders to collaborate and resolve challenges.
A law degree from a top-tier school and are licensed in good standing to practice law in California.