Staples Canada · 2 weeks ago
Staff Attorney
Framingham, MA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expStaples is a business to business company that seeks to bind together various industries through legal expertise. The Staff Attorney will provide strategic legal advice, ensure compliance with laws, and support business initiatives by delivering advanced legal solutions while interacting with multiple stakeholders.
E-CommerceInformation TechnologyOffice Supplies
Responsibilities
Leverage deep expertise in a legal specialty or area of law to provide strategic advice and recommendations to executives and management on highly complex matters that impact business activities and operations
Deliver legal advice and representation across diverse areas, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents, representing the organization in legal proceedings when required
Advise on legal implications of business strategies and decisions, keeping up-to-date with relevant changes in law
Conduct extensive research of legal principles and precedents, consult with outside counsel on legal strategies, and identify risks and opportunities to support organizational goals
Support innovative business initiatives by driving advanced legal solutions to complex challenges and shaping legal insights that align with business strategy
Interact with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, external counsel, customers, and vendors, communicating complex legal concepts effectively to non-legal personnel
May mentor and guide less experienced legal team members, and lead or manage teams on a project basis, providing legal direction and expertise
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the state bar; incumbents may have bar memberships in multiple states
At least 7 years of progressively complex legal experience, including project/intern experience, with likely 10 or more years of post-bar experience in law firm and corporate settings
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
High ethical standards and professionalism
Demonstrated experience in legal research, contract law, litigation, and compliance
Strong understanding of the legal framework within the industry
Preferred
Specialization in areas relevant to Staples' field
Experience in leading legal teams or managing significant legal projects
Advanced degrees or certifications in related fields
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Company
Staples Canada
STAPLES Canada is a company that sells office supplies, technology and equipments.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian McDougall
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