Corporate Counsel

Profile

Corporate Counsel','United States-California-SAN DIEGO-10850 Via Frontera - NSC Building 1 (0016)','10850 Via Frontera','','San Diego','92127','Full-time','Legal','!*!Our vision at Petco is Healthier Pets. Happier People. Better World. We’re making things better for pets, people and the planet through our Think Adoption First philosophy, the Petco Foundation and other important initiatives that focus on putting animals first, educating pet parents and reducing our carbon footprint. The journey starts with knowledgeable, passionately engaged associates who are proud to recommend Petco as a place to work, who believe in our Vision and who are committed to delivering a superior customer experience.     From our retail stores and our network of Distribution Centers to our Corporate offices, you’ll work with others who share your values and commitment. We seek individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, have great people skills and are driven to grow and advance in their careers with us. Our ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment throughout our organization.  The Petco Legal department is looking for an experienced attorney with general corporate skills and/or relevant experience to join our team as Corporate Counsel reporting to the Associate General Counsel.  The Corporate Counsel will provide comprehensive legal counsel and legal risk analysis related to Petco’s various business operations and initiatives.  We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-pace environment and enjoys working on a vast array of different issues on a day to day basis.      Essential Duties and Responsibilities  Provide day-to-day legal counsel to various Petco departments and comprehensive management and resolution of legal inquiries from business team members.Build close cross-functional relationships with team members in supported business operations and obtain and maintain a solid knowledge of the products, services and objectives of those operations.Draft and negotiate a variety of domestic and international commercial agreements, including SAAS, licensing, manufacture and supply, consulting, marketing, agency, and other operational agreements.Provide product counsel and practical review of customer-facing materials and technology to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Assist the 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.  Other duties and projects assigned by the Associate General Counsel as they arise.  ','!*!

Education and

Experience

J.D. with exceptional academic credentialsAt least 5-8 years of relevant experience at a nationally reputable law firm and/or with a corporation.Experience in one or more of the following areas: (i) retail and/or e-Commerce, (ii) customer-facing activities, such as advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations and social media, and/or (iii) manufacturing and supply.  Admitted and in good standing with the California State bar.Interpersonal Skills

and Competencies

The successful

candidate must:   

Demonstrate a naturally

business-friendly approach to legal problem solving and be able to effectively

counsel internal clients by providing them with clear and concise practical advice

as well as creative solutions.  Be efficiently

analytical and have exceptional business and legal issue identification and

problem-solving skills.Possess a strong

desire to learn the business and new areas of law and to function integrally as

part of a cross-departmental team.Be confident,

professional and quickly able to gain the respect and trust of business team

members.  Have a positive

attitude, sense of humor and work collaboratively with other members of the

Legal team and internal clients.Be extremely organized

and efficient with strong follow-through and accountability.      Thrive in new and

potentially uncomfortable situations and be able to simultaneously manage multiple

client demands and shifting priorities within a fast-paced, and rapidly

evolving environment.Be a self-starter who is quick to pick up new

concepts, and willing and able to dig in and become an “expert” as needs

arise. 

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Company info

PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.
Website : http://www.petco.com