Corporate Counsel

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Corporate Counsel - Full Time

Department: Legal

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

Job ID: R-20240124-0024

Salary: $132, - $165, USD annually

Experience: 8+ years

Education: Juris Doctor (“JD”) degree from a highly reputable, ABA-accredited law school

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal advice and guidance to business leaders on matters of corporate law.
- Advise leaders to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Support VF’s subsidiary and legal entity management.
- Review and manage SEC filings, such as Section 16 filings.
- Manage governance for employee equity and executive compensation matters.
- Provide legal support for corporate restructuring projects and initiatives.
- Advise, draft, and negotiate intercompany agreements.
- Advise, draft, and negotiate agreements and contracts for the Global Supply Chain and Indirect Procurement team.
- Stay up to date on legal and company policies, regulations, and procedures to support the business.

Key Skills:

- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Resourceful and takes initiative.
- Organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Effective communication and persuasion skills.
- Analytical with sound professional judgment.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Proficient in technology and willing to adapt to new tools.
- Experience working with global teams and consumer-focused organizations.
- Knowledge of digital technologies used by retailers is preferred.

Requirements:

- 8 years of experience as an attorney at a reputable law firm or combination of law firm and in-house.
- Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one state/jurisdiction.
- Strong general corporate background; securities experience helpful.
- Ability to lead, influence, and advise at all levels of the organization.
- Experience working with international teams and cross-border experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with corporate functions such as tax, treasury, and accounting is preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

- Ability to travel by air and overnight, as required (up to 20%).
- Able to lift up to 10 lbs.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive benefits package offered.
- Additional compensation potential through annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission.
- Equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
- Fair Chance Ordinance compliance for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Join VF Corporation:

- A global company with a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Valuing teamwork, collaboration, and trust.
- Committed to employee development and growth.
- Equal opportunity employer.
- Accommodating for disabilities and fair chance for qualified applicants with records.

Medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, employee discounts, wellness programs, and more.

Business-oriented, legal advice, risk mitigation, strategic partnerships, communication, organizational skills, time management, teamwork, collaboration, end-user technology skills, adaptability, international experience, cross-cultural communication, leadership, problem-solving, research, training, self-improvement, end-user technology skills, digital technology knowledge.

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a reputable, ABA-accredited law school.

Interested candidates should submit their application through the company's website or contact the HR department for more information.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a reputable, ABA-accredited law school, admitted to practice law in at least one state/jurisdiction, 8+ years of experience as attorney at a reputable law firm or combination of law firm and in-house experience.

Legal