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Shoe Carnival, Inc. · 2 days ago

SVP, General Counsel

Fort Mill, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Shoe Carnival, Inc. is a publicly traded, growth-oriented family footwear retailer seeking an SVP, General Counsel to lead all legal matters. The role involves serving as the principal legal advisor to the executive team, managing corporate governance, M&A transactions, and providing guidance on compliance and litigation.

FashionRetail

Hiring Manager

Stacey Lloyd, SHRM-CP, PHR

Responsibilities

Serve as principal legal advisor to the Board of Directors, CEO, and executive team on corporate governance, securities compliance, and strategic initiatives

Lead and execute M&A transactions from due diligence through integration, working closely with the CEO and CFO

Provide guidance on SEC reporting obligations including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings

Manage corporate governance matters including Board and committee support, D&O matters, and shareholder communications

Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts including real estate leases, vendor agreements, and licensing arrangements

Provide guidance on employment law, HR matters, and workplace compliance across multi-state retail operations

Manage litigation and dispute resolution, engaging and overseeing outside counsel as appropriate

Advise on intellectual property protection including trademarks (Shoe Carnival, Shoe Station, Rogan's brands)

Build and manage the legal function with appropriate use of outside counsel and technology

Qualification

J.D. from accredited law school10+ years legal experienceM&A transaction experienceSEC reporting requirementsCorporate governance best practicesRetail businessesBusiness PartnershipResourcefulnessProactive CommunicationSelf-DirectionCritical ThinkingOwnership MentalityAdaptability