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Rexel USA is a leading distributor of electrical supplies, services, and solutions, which includes the following companies: Rexel, Gexpro, Platt & Mayer.
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If you're driven by collaboration and delivering quality work, join Rexel USA as a Counsel!
The position of Counsel will be based out of our Dallas, TX location!
Summary
The Counselor is responsible for being a risk management and business advisor to Region, Specialty Business, and Functional leadership, including being a legal and risk management lead with transaction and commercial support for sales, procurement, operations, mergers and acquisitions, compliance and ethics investigations, litigation and dispute proceedings, labor and employment matters, and other legal matters. Works closely with and under the supervision of the General Counsel and other Senior Counsel within the Legal department.
What You'll Do
Counselor and risk management business advisor to Region, Specialty Business and Functional leadership
Transaction and commercial support for field sales, procurement and operations, and the development of template commercial documents
Counseling on labor and employment matters, including development of template labor and employment documents
Manage compliance counseling as well as compliance and ethics investigations
Management and oversight of litigation and dispute proceedings
Legal support on mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and working with external counsel
Handling miscellaneous and various legal matters for the company, including privacy, information technology, intellectual property, corporate governance, and other matters
Other duties as assigned
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.
What You'll Need
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree
5+ years of law firm or corporate in-house experience
Non-profit (e.g. University) in-house legal staff experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to travel as needed
Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills
Commercial knowledge and understanding
Substantive knowledge in one or more Legal subjects (e.g. transaction, labor, and employment)
Excellent digital IT skills
Team player, strong collaboration skills
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Environment
Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold None
Exposed to bio hazardous conditions None
Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations None
Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment None
Travels to offsite locations Occasionally - up to 20%
Physical Demands
Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly - at least 51%
Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Frequently - 21% to 50%
Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly - at least 51%
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet None
Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder None
Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly - at least 51%
Weight and Force
Up to 10 pounds Occasionally - up to 20%
Up to 25 pounds None
Up to 50 pounds None
Up to 100 pounds None
More than 100 pounds None
"Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law."
Our Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
HSA Accounts
Commuter Transit Benefits
Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
Employee Discount Programs
Professional Training & Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities - We like to promote from within
Counsel
153675
Dallas, TX
Rexel USA
Legal Dept.
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