Assistant General Counsel

The Aaron's Company, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail industry seeks a General Counsel responsible for managing legal functions including vendor contracts and strategic transactions. This key role involves effective communication with senior management and requires 8+ years of experience and a law degree from an ABA accredited institution. Join a dynamic team in a high-energy environment.

Benefits

401(k) plan with contribution matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Physical and financial well-being programs

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of legal experience, with 5 years in-house counsel.
• Experience with contract drafting and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft key vendor and service agreements.
• Provide legal support for M&A activities.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Leadership

Education

ABA accredited law school graduation

Georgia Bar membership

Job description

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We are Aaron’s - an industry leader in the sales and lease-to-own retail industry known for quality brand names and superior customer service. We provide our team members the opportunity to reach their full potential in a team-oriented, high-energy, recognition-based environment with competitive pay and benefits. This is much more than a job – it is a career with purpose.

Summary

This role requires a weekly on-site presence at our Galleria Office based in Atlanta, GA.

This position is responsible for providing advice and counseling to the Company on all transactional matters, including strategic transactions, vendor contracts, and company-related financing. The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and supervises one or more attorneys and staff. The position collaborates closely with stakeholders across the Company, including the General Counsel and executive management. The position is based in Atlanta and may require some travel.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft key vendor and service agreements
• Oversee and manage all manner of vendor contracts and commercial agreements, including technology contracts, facilities management, strategic vendors and consultants, supplier agreements
• Advise the Company on compliance with various debt financing arrangements
• Provide legal support for M&A activities, including due diligence, drafting, negotiating, and executing transaction documents for a variety of strategic transactions
• Provide legal support for franchise program documents, including franchise agreements and the annual Franchise Disclosure Document
• Develop and maintain contract review management process
• Management and supervision of outside counsel
• Supervise subject matter experts, including real estate attorney and support staff
  
  

Education And Experience

• 8+ years of prior experience, including at least 5 prior years of in-house counsel (or similar experience thereto)
• At least 5 years of prior experience in the subject matter specialty for the position preferred
• Must be licensed attorney who graduated from an ABA accredited law school
• Member of Georgia Bar strongly preferred
• Experience drafting, editing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
  
  

Required Skills

• Must be able to effectively communicate information and advice to team members in every department of the Store Support Center and members of Senior Management
• Demonstrate ability to proactively identify and mitigate risk
• Ability to manage multiple matters with critical deadlines
• Ability to manage processes and people
• Experience using Excel and PowerPoint
  
  

Aaron’s Total Rewards

Benefits

Our team members are our greatest asset. As an expression of our appreciation, Aaron’s is proud to offer outstanding career training, competitive performance incentives, excellent advancement opportunities, and a distinctive benefits package which includes:

• Sundays off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee purchase program with exclusive discounts
• Physical and financial well-being programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Business Resource Groups
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching
• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid paternal leave
• Pay on Demand
• Benefits vary based on full- and part-time employment status.
  
  

Note that the pay range provided above is the lowest to highest rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

About Aaron’s

At Aaron’s we offer sales and lease-to-ownership of specialty items including furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances, and accessories throughout the United States and Canada. Our customers shop at Aaron’s for the same reason you should choose us for the next step in your career – our ability to positively influence people’s lives. If you are looking for a company with the passion and dedication to make a difference in the lives of customers and team members alike, join us today.

Aaron’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrates our team members’ differences, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military duty, gender expression, genetic information, or any other protected class. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact [e-mail].

Aaron’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Retail

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