OverviewThe General Counsel is directly responsible for all legal matters concerning Company and its subsidiaries; ensures that the Company's business, practices, policies and dealings meet regulatory requirements to protect the Company from legal action; manages the Company's defense, interprets and prepares legal documents and provides counsel to corporate management on legal matters.
The General Counsel also serves as Corporate Secretary, responsible for corporate governance of the Company and its affiliates as corporate entities.
Additionally, the General Counsel provides senior management with effective advice on company strategies and their implementation, manages the legal function, and oversees the work of outside counsel.
ResponsibilitiesServe as the Company's Compliance Officer: Monitor case law, regulatory matters, proposed legislation and other developments as they relate to the Company's business; counsel and advise the officers, directors and corporate personnel on the legal and strategic aspects of activities within their assigned areas; actively participate as necessary in presenting the Company's position on issues raised; participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs, providing continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters.Establish and maintain action programs: Ensure adherence to legislation and regulations from the government at federal, state, and local levels.
Conduct relations with federal, state, and local bureaus, departments, and agencies; provide guidance and leadership, in partnership with the Chief People Officer, on all Federal and State labor law policies and issues.Initiate legal action when necessary: Defend the Company in any legal action initiated against it.
Select, retain and supervise outside counsel as required to obtain legal opinions or handle claims, litigation, or other matters.
Supervise investigation of third-party liability and appropriate filing of claims.Participate in establishing business policies: Relate to real estate and construction and administer those functions of the business subject to established guidelines and policies.
Supervise and direct all matters pertaining to lease negotiations.Serve as key legal advisor on business transactions: Including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
Work closely with other corporate Vice Presidents to drive business improvement.
Provide legal advice concerning the review and negotiation of contracts, leases, and other legal instruments.Oversee legal aspects of new subsidiaries: Manage the registration, renewal, and protection of domestic and international Intellectual Property, trademarks, and copyrights.Administer the Legal Department function: Prepare budgets, distribute workflow, hire, retain and supervise department personnel and outside counsel, and manage the legal department's financial budget.Supervisory Responsibilities: Guides, directs and evaluates (1) Associate General Counsel, (3) Lease Administration Department (1) Senior Paralegals and (2) Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Department.
QualificationsEducation/Certification Law Degree, licensed and a member in good standing of a State barLicensed in New Jersey or able to obtain Limited In-House licensing in New JerseyRequired Knowledge: Knowledge of specialized legal terminology, documents, and proceduresExperience Required: 10+ years of broad legal experience in dietary supplements, real estate, intellectual property, corporate and litigation management.Direct experience with State and Federal employment labor, with specific detailed experience in California.Experience in a retail company of national scale is preferred.Skill and Ability: Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environmentOutstanding communication skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word and ExcelEqual Opportunity Policy The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer.
We respect diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.
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