Counsel, Law​/Legal

Overview

We are looking for a Counsel to join our Rexel team in Dallas Hybrid or Naperville, IL Hybrid!

The Staff Counsel is responsible for being a risk management and business advisor to Region, Specialty Business, and Functional leadership, including being a legal and risk management lead with transaction and commercial support for sales, procurement, operations, mergers and acquisitions, compliance and ethics investigations, litigation and dispute proceedings, labor and employment matters, and other legal matters. Works closely with and under the supervision of the General Counsel and Senior Counsel within the Legal department.

• Counselor and risk management business advisor to Region, Specialty Business and Functional leadership as part of Rexel USA Legal team
• Transaction and commercial support for field sales, procurement and operations, and the development of template commercial documents
• Compliance counseling as well as compliance and ethics investigations
• Assist with management and oversight of litigation and dispute proceedings
• Handle and/or assist with miscellaneous and various legal matters for the company, including privacy, labor & employment, corporate governance, and other matters
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of law firm, corporate, or non-profit in-house experience
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Graduate Degree - Required
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree

• Ability to travel as needed
• Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills
• Commercial knowledge and understanding
• Substantive knowledge in one or more Legal subjects (e.g. transaction, labor, and employment)
• Excellent digital IT skills
• Team player, strong collaboration skills

• Sit:
  Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk:
  Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel:
  Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell:
  Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%

• Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%

• Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20%

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce. Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.