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At Home Group Inc. · 5 hours ago

Legal Assistant - Contracts

At Home Group Inc. is seeking a Legal Assistant - Contracts to support their Legal Department by drafting, reviewing, and managing a wide range of contracts. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure business needs are met while protecting the company’s legal and financial interests.

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Responsibilities

Draft, review, and edit a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, supply chain contracts, marketing agreements, SaaS/technology licenses, leases, and service agreements
Ensure contracts align with company policies, mitigate legal risks, and reflect negotiated business terms
Partner with business stakeholders to support contract negotiations with vendors and service providers
Escalate complex legal issues to attorneys as appropriate
Develop and maintain fallback language and negotiation playbooks to streamline contracting
Identify and flag contractual risks related to indemnification, liability, termination rights, data privacy, and regulatory compliance
Ensure adherence to corporate contracting policies and internal approval processes
Provide guidance to business partners on standard contract terms and risk implications
Manage contract workflows, including intake, approvals, signatures, renewals, and expirations
Maintain and update contract templates and process documentation
Serve as a liaison between the Legal Department and business teams to align contract terms with operational needs
Translate legal concepts into clear, business-friendly guidance
Deliver training and education on contracting processes and policies

Qualification

Contract Drafting & ReviewContract NegotiationRisk ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementContract Law KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyMulti-tasking AbilityCommunication Skills

Required

3–5 years contracts experience, ideally within a corporate legal, procurement, or retail environment
Strong knowledge of contract law principles and risk management best practices
Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced retail environment

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools a plus

Company

At Home Group Inc.

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At Home believes your home should be a reflection of your personal style – warm, thoughtful and inviting.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$800M
2025-06-16Debt Financing· $600M
2023-05-12Debt Financing· $200M
2021-05-06Acquired

Leadership Team

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Lewis L. (Lee) Bird III
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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Ashley Sheetz
Chief Operating Officer
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