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Menards, Inc. Legal Counsel in United States
Legal Counsel
Job#:378866
Location:Cincinnati
Department:Legal
Category:General Office
Salary:Competitive
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Store Counsel is an entry-level in-house attorney that advises various Menard, Inc. divisions on its legal rights, obligations, and privileges. The qualified candidate must perform the following responsibilities:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Litigation
Prosecute and defend legal cases, including debt collection, on the company’s behalf;
Evaluate cases to determine the cost of litigation, the benefits of alternative dispute resolution, and the benefits of settlement;
Represent the interests of Menard, Inc. in all phases of litigation, including but not limited to, discovery, taking and defending depositions, trial preparation, motion practice, and appeals.
Legal Advice
Prepare and present legal training to managers;
Advise management on legal developments and its impact on business;
Review proposed vendor contracts and advise company on legal implications.
Legal research
Ability to review and comprehend applicable statutes, regulations, and case law;
Become knowledgeable in various legal principles, including but not limited to, contract, tort, property, labor and employment, consumer, and commercial law;
Apply developing complex factual scenarios to existing law.
Travel, as needed, for litigation purposes and to provide training and counsel to store management;
Provide written feedback to the General Office regarding status of cases and stores.
Other miscellaneous duties that arise or are assigned by the Manager of the Legal department.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
Overtime
Work Location: In person
Skills/Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
· Law degree from an accredited law school
· Must be licensed to practice law in either Indiana or Missouri
· Relocation to Eau Claire, Wisconsin is required
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to work independently and produce quality work
· Must be reliable, cooperative, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities
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