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Job Description
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
This is an entry-level attorney role in the Legal Department, reporting to a Senior Counsel or Associate General Counsel.
What You'll be Doing:
Provides legal advice to the business areas designated by first assistant (with approval of Senior VP-General Counsel) including:
- Advise business teams on the legal implications of business decisions.
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts related to the assigned business area.
- Review, interpret and advise business teams on contractual obligations.
- Monitor and analyze impact of pending and existing laws and regulations relevant to the assigned business area and communicate impact to the business teams.
- Collaborate with team members in the Legal Department and other areas of the Company, as needed.
- Develop training, processes and forms to support business needs and efficiencies.
- Work with outside legal counsel, as needed.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
What You Bring With You (Qualifications):
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school required
- Michigan licensed or willingness to become licensed in Michigan
- 2-3 years at a major law firm or large corporation providing legal advice regarding key aspects of real estate acquisitions, property dispositions, and strategic corporate growth initiatives
- Ability to manage multiple internal stakeholders and balance differing opinions and perspectives
- Proven success in managing multiple tasks and priorities
- Strong verbal and analytical skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Highly team-oriented
- Flexibility as to the types of projects assigned
- Solid business acumen
