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Petco · 2 days ago

Corporate Counsel - Commercial

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$142K/yr - $213K/yr

5+ years exp

Petco is a health and wellness company dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners. The Counsel II - Commercial will assist with various legal matters in a retail environment, focusing on contract drafting and negotiation, while providing legal counsel to different departments within the company.

Animal FeedNutritionPet

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of domestic and international commercial agreements, including transportation, supply chain, SAAS, licensing, merchandising, manufacture and supply, consulting, marketing, agency, benefits, and other operational agreements

Provide day-to-day legal counsel to various Petco departments and comprehensive management and resolution of legal inquiries from business team members

Assist Legal department efforts in the creation, implementation and refinement of forms, policies and procedures and prepare and deliver trainings to business groups from time to time

Work cross functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships

Obtain and maintain a solid knowledge of company products, services and objectives

Consult with other members of Petco’s Legal Department as well as outside counsel as necessary in providing solutions to the challenges faced by various Petco business groups

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Active state bar membershipContract draftingNegotiationCommercial transactions experienceInterpersonal skillsRisk mitigationCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top tier accredited law school

Active state bar membership and in good standing

5+ years of applicable experience at an internationally/nationally recognized law firm and/or in-house legal department

Significant experience in structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of agreements and identifying key issues – preferably with experience in general commercial transactions and business counseling

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to business teams

Highly motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Pragmatic, business-oriented approach to the practice of law with an ability to effectively balance risk mitigation with business needs

Benefits

Health and financial benefits

401K

Incentives

PTO

Company

Petco

Glassdoor3.0

Where the Pets Go. Celebrating 60 years of helping pets live their best life!

Founded in 1965

San Diego, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.petco.com/unleashed

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