Assistant General Counsel, Transactions & Commercial Contracts

Assistant General Counsel, Transactions & Commercial Contracts About the Company Large lease-to-own retailer IndustryRetail TypePublic Company Founded1955 Employees5001-10,000 Categories Consumer DiscretionaryB2CE-commerceAAaronsAccounting & Accounting ServicesBloggingBoys and Girls Clubs Of AmericaBusiness ServicesCEOs and ExecutivesCNETConstruction & Industrial EquipmentCultureEntertainmentFurnitureLouisianaManagementNew OrleansNolaOntarioPayPalRental - other - FurnitureRetailVWomen'sHome & FurnitureAtlantaAuto RacingGeorgiaNASCARReal EstateReligionRetail IndustrySociologyTwitterConsumer ElectronicsRental Specialties lease ownership retailerfurniture retailand rent-to-own retailer Business Classifications B2CE-Commerce About the Role The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to advise on transactional matters, including strategic transactions, vendor agreements, and company financing. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on debt financing compliance, and providing legal support for mergers and acquisitions and franchise documentation. The role also involves developing contract review processes, managing outside counsel, and supervising internal and external legal experts. Candidates should have at least eight years of relevant experience, including five years in an in-house counsel or comparable role; experience in the subject matter area is preferred. Applicants must be licensed attorneys and graduates of an accredited law school, with membership in a state bar preferred. Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, sound risk judgment, and the ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, processes, and people are required. Candidates should communicate effectively with colleagues and senior leaders and have experience using spreadsheet and presentation software. Hiring Manager TitleDeputy General Counsel Functions Legal