Legal Counsel

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal Counsel (JO-2701-ENG)

Charleston, SC, US
Legal Affairs
Posted on 2022-11-14
Full-Time




The opportunity

Works under direction and supervision of the Director of Legal Affairs to provide legal advice and support to the retail business unit and the yarn-spinning division.

The role

Providing legal advice and working with the Director, Legal Affairs to support to the Branded Apparel business unit, which will include informing management of the legal considerations that impact the retail business and providing legal opinions, recommendations and strategies to management with respect to various business initiatives.
Providing legal advice and working with the Director, Legal Affairs to support to the yarn-spinning division, which will include informing management of the legal considerations in connection with current yarn-spinning operations as well as with capacity expansion projects.
Preparing, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts to support all aspects of the Branded Apparel and Yarns businesses, including agreements with customers, suppliers and service providers in the areas of sales, warehousing, screen-printing, sourcing, information technology, credit management, employment and other areas.
Performing legal services related to the management of the company's real estate portfolio, comprised of both owned and leased properties, by negotiating leases and subleases and real estate transactions.
Working with and guiding specialized external legal counsel to ensure that the Company's strategies and interests are being supported and advanced appropriately.
Being a team player and a corporate generalist who is willing to take on a variety tasks.
Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to high ethical standards.

What you bring to the role

Knowledge & Expertise

University Degree and 10 years relevant experience.

Attributes

License to practice in South Carolina or eligible for license under Rule 405.
Either Juris Doctorate or . degree required.
2-5 years of relevant corporate, real estate, and/or commercial transaction law experience with a renowned law firm or with a large consumer business.
Professional, highly organized and detail-oriented.
Possess the ability to work independently, to thrive under pressure and to meet deadlines in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
Business-oriented experience required. Candidate must show a willingness and desire to learn about the business.

What's in it for you?

Join one of the world’s most sustainably managed companies, dual-listed (NYSE and TSX) and with a market capitalization of billion
Connect with leaders to help take your career to new heights.
Join a collaborative work culture centered around values of empowerment, entrepreneurial spirit, and responsibility.
Benefit from mentorship and development opportunities.
Take advantage and have access of our competitive benefits packages.
Access to a flexible work environment in certain locations.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.



Come as you are:

Join a company that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a successful and collaborative work environment. As a an equal-opportunity employer, we value and embrace all the characteristics that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Even if you feel that you don’t meet all the criteria outlined above, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

Additional Information

We thank you for your interest in a career at Gildan. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This position does not offer sponsorship.

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