Senior Counsel Job at JCPenney, Dallas, TX

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  • JCPenney
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Overview:

  • Provide legal and strategic advice and counsel to internal clients and legal colleagues on a range of employment issues, including, compensation and benefits, performance management, reorganizations, accommodations and leaves of absence, wage and hour law, contingent workforce, and ethics issues.
  • Assist with legal research and strategy regarding employment litigation, in support of the litigation team members. Handle attorney demand letters, administrative charges, and oversee outside counsel on same, where applicable.
  • Drive and support on cross-functional projects to improve our employment policies and practices to ensure compliance with business objectives and federal, state and local laws.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, BAAs, and confidentiality agreements.
  • Review and update contract templates and user terms in light of legal developments and the evolution of the company’s operations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, procurement, privacy and security and operations, to support business objectives through effective vendor contract review and management.
  • Review advertising and promotional materials across all forms of content to monitor for marketing and regulatory issues.
  • Proactively identify and assess potential legal and/or reputational risk in support of business partners and recommend practical, creative solutions that balance legal risk with business impact.
  • Assist on overall transition from Penney Op Co to Catalyst Brands; additional generalist legal responsibilities
Qualifications:

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

 

  • At least 3-5 years of relevant experience

 

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Pay Range: USD $126,750.00 - USD $195,875.00 /Yr.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area,

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