General Counsel
The General Counsel will be responsible for managing the organization's legal matters and will advise executive and senior management on such matters....
The General Counsel will be responsible for managing the organization's legal matters and will advise executive and senior management on such matters. These duties include: 1) overseeing the compliance and risk management activities for the Company, including a) compliance with regulatory, employment and corporate governance laws and practices, and b) risk management for new store development and store operation activities; 2) reviewing and/or drafting agreements and documents relating to mergers and acquisitions, new store development and construction, leasing, employment, vendors and sales, and internal corporate records (minutes, resolutions and consents ); 3) reporting to and coordination with the PPIH group Headquarters' legal department in Japan; and 4) assisting with hiring and managing of outside legal counsel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (responsibilities include, but are not limited to)
Manages and Oversees:
Provide accurate legal guidance to senior management and the executive staff on all matters that affect the company
Manage the compliance, risk management and legal services groups
Attend executive level meetings related to the strategic direction of the company, including potential mergers and acquisitions, changes in company policies, and other strategic matters
Review and/or draft M&A, store development, construction, real estate, lease, employment, vendor and operational agreements
Oversees the company's compliance with all regulatory, employment and corporate governance laws and practices
Manage and oversee internal investigations and reviews
Manage and oversee claims and litigation
Provide legal guidance on HR, employment and personnel matters
Oversees the Company's compliance with trade, labeling, employee safety and consumer protection regulations
Manage copyrights and trademarks
Oversee work that's been outsourced to attorneys at independent firms
Draft, maintain and preserve business records such as minutes of meetings, resolutions, and consents
Training:
Provide training in new policies and procedures for all company executives and staff
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Safety, Loss Prevention and Procedural Compliance:
Complies with all applicable professional responsibility, professional conduct and ethics rules applicable to U.S. attorneys
Maintains and preserves the attorney-client privilege for the Company in connection with confidential and privileged communications
Follows Company guidelines for managing confidential information, customer satisfaction and supervising store personnel
Oversees maintenance, appearance and condition of store locations to comply with security, safety and environmental codes and ordinances
Oversees compliance with all local, state, federal regulations and company policy pertaining to safety and loss prevention
Oversees compliance with all OSHA requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE
The required qualifications are as follows:
A minimum of 8 years of work experience as a client relationship partner and/or managing partner with a prominent law firm with international client practice and/or General Counsel or Senior Vice President for Legal Services of an international business organization
Japanese language ability is plus
Experience in working in multi-cultural environment (U.S. and Asia preferred)
Experience with managing and supervising external or internal clients, and external or internal attorneys and other legal personnel in a multi-cultural environment (U.S. and Asia preferred)
Ability to make prudent and practical legal decisions and recommendations taking into account business and multi-cultural considerations
Strong verbal and written communication skills in a multi-cultural environment (U.S. and Asia preferred)
Mature, adaptable, flexible, and patience are key qualities
Pleasant and positive attitude of "can do"
Outstanding advocacy and people skills
Ability to interact with all levels of management
Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate administrative duties
Knowledge and understanding of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to the Essential Duties and Additional Duties set forth above
Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from the general public and management
Proficient with communication by e-mail and computers in general
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor degree from American Bar Association accredited law school
WORKING CONDITIONS
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. Noise level is moderate. Local, statewide and international traveling by is required.
SKILLS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to frequently reach, lift, stack and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately SO lbs. with a lifting aid. And up to 20 lbs. without aid.
Ability to sit for long periods of time, walk and move rapidly, bend, stoop, climb, twist, and turn frequently. Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are necessary.
Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities. Requires knowledge of basic math, weights and measures. Ability to learn section policies and procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is understood that no job description can fully include all responsibilities of the job, nor can it adequately express the attributes and expectation in being an company leader. Further, based upon changing needs of the department and store, the General Counsel or designate can and will add responsibilities or tasks as needed. If a permanent change, the General Counsel will work with HR and update the job description in a reasonable time. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Stare policies. Procedures and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel may vary within each store and from store to store. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
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