Havertys Furniture · 13 hours ago
Corporate Counsel
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHavertys Furniture is one of the top one hundred furniture retailers in the country, committed to providing high-quality furniture and exceptional customer service. The Corporate Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support focusing on contract management, compliance, litigation support, and legal operations.
FurnitureManufacturing
Responsibilities
Draft, review, negotiate and manage various types of contracts, including technology agreements, service agreements, marketing agreements, real estate leases, product manufacturing and purchase agreements, transportation agreements and NDAs
Ensure company forms are up-to-date with best practices and regulatory requirements
Oversee the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, ensuring compliance with onboarding, storage and monitoring requirements
Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations affecting the company (including privacy, marketing, product safety and HR matters)
Assist in implementing changes to policies and procedures to comply with new legislation
Develop and facilitate compliance training programs for employees
Create reference materials to ensure awareness of compliance requirements
Lead the process of maintaining and updating company policies and compliance documents
Assess and implement legal and compliance technology, systems and processes for matter management, knowledge management, ethics and compliance, document management, and billing management
Assist with managing relationships with outside counsel and legal vendors, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal services
Identify, collect, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess internal and external legal team performance
Prepare and review invoices for accuracy and compliance with billing guidelines
Maintain and organize legal files, documents, and records
Provide general support for legal team projects as directed by the General Counsel
Perform all elements of litigation case management in partnership with external counsel, including litigation holds, file management, and discovery support
Support discovery efforts and witness preparation for trials and hearings
Coordinate with external counsel and vendors to gather information and support litigation activities
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the state bar and in good standing
5-7 years of legal experience, with prior in house and large law firm experience preferred
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Experience with data security compliance standards, privacy laws and technology transactions
Experience in platform liability, customer/third party agreements, and procurement agreements
Experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts with a customer-centric mindset
Experience in managing legal operations technology platforms
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
High ethical standards and professional integrity
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Executive level business acumen
Extraordinary work ethic, coupled with superior multi-tasking capabilities
Knowledge of commercial contracts and dispute resolution practices is essential
Must be a team player, and highly approachable. Strong interpersonal, presentational, and networking skills
Strong analytical and technical legal skills – including drafting, negotiating, risk mitigation, and problem resolution
Dynamic, energetic, positive
Preferred
5-7 years of legal experience, with prior in house and large law firm experience preferred
Experience in the retail and real estate industries preferred
Company
Havertys Furniture
Havertys began as a single store in downtown Atlanta in 1885.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Steven Burdette
EVP - Stores
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