Legal Counsel

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Store Counsel is an entry-level in-house attorney that advises various Menard, Inc. divisions on its legal rights, obligations, and privileges. The qualified candidate must perform the following responsibilities:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Litigation

• Prosecute and defend legal cases, including debt collection, on the company's behalf;

• Evaluate cases to determine the cost of litigation, the benefits of alternative dispute resolution, and the benefits of settlement;

• Represent the interests of Menard, Inc. in all phases of litigation, including but not limited to, discovery, taking and defending depositions, trial preparation, motion practice, and appeals.

• Legal Advice

• Prepare and present legal training to managers;

• Advise management on legal developments and its impact on business;

• Review proposed vendor contracts and advise company on legal implications.

• Legal research

• Ability to review and comprehend applicable statutes, regulations, and case law;

• Become knowledgeable in various legal principles, including but not limited to, contract, tort, property, labor and employment, consumer, and commercial law;

• Apply developing complex factual scenarios to existing law.

• Travel, as needed, for litigation purposes and to provide training and counsel to store management;

• Provide written feedback to the General Office regarding status of cases and stores.

• Other miscellaneous duties that arise or are assigned by the Manager of the Legal department.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• No nights

• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Skills & Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Law degree from an accredited law school

• Must be licensed to practice law in either Indiana or Missouri

• Relocation to Eau Claire, Wisconsin is required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and produce quality work

• Must be reliable, cooperative, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities

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