Corporate Counsel - Legal

Job Posting expires on March 23, 2025

"Build" Your Career with Tuff Shed!

Based in our National Support Center (NSC) in south Denver, (I-25 & Colorado Blvd) Tuff Shed is recruiting for a part time or full time Corporate Counsel who will partner with the field and the NSC in providing legal advice to further the company's objectives. This includes setting up and establishing the process for administering company contracts, reviewing contracts, and providing employment law advice and partnering with the Human Resources team. 

Specifically, this position will provide advice on all aspects of employment law including, employee relations, policy interpretation, state law compliance, and responding to employment claims and demand letters. This position will collaborate closely with other departments within the organization to mitigate legal risks, comply with the law, and ensure adherence to company policies.

The essential functions for this position include but are not strictly limited to:

• Primary responsibility for managing and administering the company’s contract database to allow the company to proactively track its ongoing obligations and maximize the company’s leverage prior to the expiration of existing contracts.
• Review and negotiate contracts with customers, vendors, software providers, suppliers, and other third-parties to mitigate risk for the company.
• Advise HR and management on employment matters like hiring, termination, compensation, performance management, leaves of absence, promotions, and employee classifications.
• Review and draft non-disclosure agreements, severance agreements, and employee handbooks.
• Review and suggest edits and keep current Tuff Shed policies.
• Draft responses to EEOC charges and demands letters sent by lawyers on behalf of employees or former employees.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a range of legal matters.
• Ability to translate legal concepts into actionable advice for the business.
• Conduct internal investigations into employee complaints related to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
• Collaborate with external counsel on employment-related lawsuits, including pre-trial discovery and litigation strategy.
• Provide legal input on training to ensure compliance on all training requirements.
• Performing all other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Tuff Shed management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent writing skills
• Contract drafting, editing and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills in establishing efficient processes
• Ability to interpret federal and state employment laws
• Understanding with compliance in Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA in all states
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various levels of management and employees
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Hands-on computer skills in Microsoft Office and Internet applications

• Ability to solve problems using sound logic and good business judgment
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions given orally, in writing and/or in diagram form
• Ability to prepare written correspondence and reports that create a professional image for Tuff Shed
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, including customers, business partners, suppliers, co-workers, managers, and the general public
• Ability to travel at a minimal amount

EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of legal experience
• Business experience, preferred

EDUCATION

• Education
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• certifications
• Active membership in the Colorado State Bar
• licenses
• Must have valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

An opportunity to join a successful company and be part of the growth of the team!  We offer competitive salary and benefits for full time employees!  
 

Paid time off, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision and life insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a 'Safe Harbor' 401(k) plan, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program.

Please note: Employees of Tuff Shed, Inc. who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in benefits.

NEXT STEPS

• Learn more about us! Check out the Tuff Shed Website at www.TUFFSHED.com.
• Interested? We encourage you to submit your resume for consideration 
• As part of the application process, please take a short survey, called Predictive Index. Click on the following link to complete this five-minute survey : https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/4Va/d4334552-52eb-4380-a2dd-212110717903?type=candidateba

Tuff Shed is an equal opportunity employer. Employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, hair texture, hair type, hair length, or a protective hairstyle that is commonly or associated with race, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, civil union partner status, protected medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic, activity or basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran.

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Full Time salary range: $120,000 - $130,000

Part Time salary range: $60,000 - $65,000