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AutoZone · 1 day ago

Senior Attorney, Corporate

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

AutoZone is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. The Sr. Attorney, Corporate will serve as the primary legal partner to various business units, providing legal solutions, negotiating contracts, and managing prelitigation disputes.

AutomotiveE-CommerceRetailSales

Responsibilities

Negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial contracts for dedicated business units, including vendor agreements; SOWs; technology contracts, including SaaS and licensing agreements; and professional services agreements

Manage and advise on prelitigation disputes and resolution

Interface directly with vendors, commercial partners and their counsel

Work collaboratively with various departments throughout the business, including finance, accounting, operations, human resources and security/IT

Manage contract paralegals and support staff and provide mentorship to more junior attorneys

Escalate non-standard complex issues as legal and business needs require

Develop and provide training on legal and compliance matters for internal business clients

Collaborate with other contract attorneys to develop templates, forms and processes to increase efficiency and improve legal and compliance needs

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Active U.S. State Bar membershipLegal experienceContract negotiationCustomer serviceWritten communicationVerbal communicationCollaboration

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, and active membership in good standing with a U.S. State Bar

5–7 years of legal experience in a business environment (e.g., law firm, corporate legal department, or compliance function)

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate legal issues into clear, 'plain English' concepts for non-lawyers

Self-starter and enjoy working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment to provide WOW! Customer Service!