Job description

Cabinets To Go is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for an on-site position in Franklin, TN. Compensation will be base salary, plus potential for bonus.

The Assistant General Counsel will be providing legal support for the F9 Brands, Inc. companies (Cabinets To Go, Southwind Building Products, Gracious Home) and their subsidiaries and affiliates on a variety of legal matters, including but not limited to contract drafting and negotiation, employment matters, litigation, and compliance.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides legal advice and assistance to management pertaining to specialized area(s) of practice and/or Company’s business activities.
• Directs and engages in long range planning for the operations and activities of the legal practice area(s) over which the associate has responsibility.
• Advises the Chief Legal Officer and other members of the Company’s senior management regarding current and evolving issues in legal practice area(s)
• Works closely with managers of business area(s) that are supported by the legal practice area(s) to understand and, within the bounds of law and ethics, to support the Company’s goals and objectives.
• Identifies legal risks associated with legal practice area(s) and the business areas that such legal practice(s) support and develops controls and training to detect and mitigate such risks.
• As needed, performs or provides leadership and direction of legal projects and litigation, including the preparation of legal research, memoranda, documentation and the delivery of advice.
• Consults with, and/or obtains guidance from, senior management, including the General Counsel.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Current member in good standing of a state bar and ability to become licensed in Tennessee
• 4+ years of relevant legal experience
• Work experience in an in-house counsel position (preferably in a retail environment)
• Work experience should include contracts and commercial matters, drafting/negotiating contracts, contract compliance activities, consumer facing transactions, and inhouse transactions
• Experience in real estate, marketing, and/or employment law is a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with confidence to communicate with business leaders and all level of employees
• Practical and proactive problem solver with a positive attitude

GENERIC SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Regular attendance and punctuality is required as a full time employee in order to perform all of the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Excellent analytical, communication, legal research, and writing skills
• Strong critical thinking skills, a high level of emotional intelligence, and integrity
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Strong client focus (internal and external)
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to heat and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts.

This job description is intended to describe the essential functions and general content of the requirements for the position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to change the functions and responsibilities of this position as necessary, at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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