Director Counsel, Securities (hybrid in Minneapolis)

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Job Title:  Director Counsel – Securities Law

Classification:  Exempt

Date: June 2025

About Us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

To match the signature style and passion of Target’s distinctive and beloved retail brand, Target Legal Affairs is a dynamic and deeply knowledgeable group of legal, compliance, and government affairs professionals, each with valuable expertise from several disciplines.  

Whether your focus is litigation, intellectual property, transactional work, employee and labor relations, or advising on the regulatory landscape, the Law Department within Legal Affairs advocates for Target and its business plans and works across the entire company to provide internal business partners with cohesive and practical guidance.  Here, you will enjoy working autonomously with a healthy work-life balance. Your passion for learning Target’s business and building relationships with leaders and key business partners will be key to mitigating risk and tackling ever-changing legal challenges for a dynamic and fast-paced retailer.

A role on the Corporate Law team within the Law Department means providing value-added legal support on all aspects of Target’s status as a publicly traded company.  Here, you will discover a collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning, values your perspectives, encourages you to take on new responsibility, and rewards intellectual curiosity.

As Director Counsel, Securities Law, you will work with a large, cross-functional team of internal experts and trusted advisors to focus on securities law and other public company matters by:

• Providing practical, informed advice on ’34 Act and NYSE compliance matters

• Leading insider trading and Section 16 compliance programs

• Assisting with managing the relationship with Target’s external auditor

• Counseling on general disclosure obligations and providing securities law support for other legal professionals handling Corporate Governance, Corporate Finance, and Executive Compensation matters 

• Serving as a key partner and trusted legal advisor to Target’s Accounting, Investor Relations, and Corporate Affairs functions

• Together with other members of the Corporate Law team, providing legal services to Target’s Corporate Development function, coordinating internal and external advisors to support the negotiation and execution of mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and other strategic transactions

• Other duties as assigned

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description.  Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

• Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing; eligible for admission to the Minnesota bar

• 8+ years of relevant experience working for a law firm, large public company, or government entity

• Ability to facilitate meetings, succinctly present to large, multi-stakeholder groups, resolve conflict, build consensus, establish rapport, and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization

• Ability to represent the company confidently, thoughtfully, and with the highest standards of integrity; strong oral and written communicator

• Ability to work independently to learn new skills, anticipate needs, comfortably navigate ambiguous, unfamiliar, and dynamic environments, and quickly adapt to achieve enterprise-wide results

• Excellent business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically, providing practical advice, working efficiently, and influencing outcomes across business functions

• Strong project management skills and ability to balance competing priorities and expectations; highly organized

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

Benefits Eligibility

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)