Corporate Counsel

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:

Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000+ retail stores in 39 states plus PRO, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie's. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's

Note: This position is based at our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ, and follows a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within commuting distance, as relocation assistance is not provided. Additionally, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

This position is not open to agency submissions.

Job Summary:

Working closely with other members of the legal department, this role will help to identify and oversee legal matters across the company.  This role will require a strong legal background in, and will mainly focus on labor and employment law, privacy law, sustainability, and other general legal matters.  This position will play a critical role in supporting the company’s compliance, risk management, and corporate responsibility initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Labor & Employment Law:

• Advise on all aspects of labor and employment law, including hiring practices, employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, discipline, terminations, and wage and hour compliance.
• Partner closely with the Human Resources (HR) department to develop, implement, and maintain compliant and effective employment policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Provide proactive legal guidance to HR on organizational changes, workforce strategy, employee communications, and sensitive personnel matters.
• Draft and review various workplace policies and agreements.
• Manage and resolve labor and employment disputes, claims, and litigation, including coordinating with outside counsel.
• Work closely with the workers’ compensation claims team, safety team and outside insurers on personal injury matters.

Privacy & Data Protection:

• Advise on data privacy laws and regulations, including CCPA/CPRA, and other relevant state regulations.
• Assist with the development and review of internal policies, notices, and procedures related to data collection, use, and protection.
• Partner with IT and compliance teams to manage data breach response plans and risk assessments.
• Stay abreast of evolving privacy legislation and help guide compliance strategy.

Sustainability:

• Provide legal support and guidance on sustainability-related disclosures, strategies, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sustainability compliance frameworks and reporting standards, and to ensure compliance with various reporting regulations.
• Review and advise on sustainability communications, stakeholder reports, and sustainability goals to ensure legal accuracy and alignment with company values.
• Familiarity with EPR regulations, such as SB 54, and California GHG reporting obligations preferred.

General Legal:

• Provide legal support and guidance across cross functional company divisions and areas of responsibility.
• Monitor litigation trends, emerging regulations, and industry developments; translate learning into proactive risk-mitigation and process-improvement recommendations for senior leadership.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring team members, sharing best practices, and championing innovative legal operations tools and approaches. 
• Manage and resolve various disputes, claims, and litigation, notably directing and coordinating with outside counsel
• Organize and able to synthesize case status summaries in a digestible format for management

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on labor and employment law.
• Working knowledge in privacy/data protection and sustainability matters.
• In-house legal experience or law firm background preferred.
• Exceptional legal judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

 Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
• Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.