Position Summary

The Corporate Counsel - Contracts, plays an important role in the company’s business operations and legal and compliance functions by focusing on all aspects of the commercial contracting process, including the negotiation and drafting of various business critical and ordinary course agreements. The Corporate Counsel - Contracts, will serve as a trusted, effective, and solution-oriented partner across the company’s departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews, drafts and negotiates a wide variety of complex and day-to-day contracts and legal documents, including technology-related agreements (SaaS agreements, master/professional services agreements, statements of work, order forms, license agreements and others), and various commercial agreements (merchandising vendor/supplier contracts, master services agreements, transportation, distribution and logistics agreements, marketing agreements, operations, fleet services, RFPs, and event planning agreements, procurement agreements, confidentiality agreements and others).         Supervises in-house Senior Contracts Administrator.  Oversees administration of contracts management system. Develops and maintains best practices regarding the company's contracts and business transactions.  Assist with establishing and continuously improving contracts-related systems, policies and processes within the Law Department.  Trains company personnel on contracts-related matters. Provides advice and counsel on contractual matters to all of the company’s functional areas, including IT, e-commerce, HR, Marketing, Merchandising, Environmental, Finance, Tax, Loss Prevention, and others.  Provides practical, solution-oriented counseling and support in accordance with the company's policies to various business units, including risk mitigation and dispute avoidance and resolution counseling.                                                                   Provides advice and counsel regarding data privacy/security and IT matters, partnering closely with our IT Department and Chief Information Security Officer when needed.  Works to expand data privacy and security best practices into all aspects of company contracts.                 Develops a deep understanding of the various internal business units’ operations, including fulfillment models, sales practices, marketing methods, strategies, plans, goals and objectives. Applies solid understanding of laws, regulations and legal principles relevant to day-to-day work and remains up to date with current legal risks to assess and proactively advise on potential or emerging business risks faced by the company. Reviews all print, web and radio advertisements for compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations as well as internal company requirements; works with outside counsel to develop and maintain approved advertising and promotional disclaimers.  Supervises outside marketing and advertising counsel.                                                               Proactively manages and assists outside counsel on various matters.   Performs other duties as may be assigned, from time to time.

Education and Experience

strong, in-depth knowledge of contract law, with a broad base of contracts experience. 5+ years of contracts experience as an attorney. In-house experience managing a wide variety of agreements from start to finish. Automotive and/or retail industry experience is helpful but not required. Significant experience (3-4+ years) with commercial contract drafting and negotiations. Experience with practical dispute resolution, including the evaluation of contractual claims and relevant cost-benefit analyses. General understanding of emerging technologies, cloud computing, and SaaS infrastructure. Experience assisting with compliance efforts regarding a full range of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Strong communication (verbal and written), advocacy, drafting and contract negotiation skills. Experience handling a variety of legal matters and projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to operate as an internal resource for our Associate General Counsel - Corporate and Compliance on all contract related matters Establish successful business relationships and think in practical, solution-oriented and commercial ways. Successfully negotiate business agreements and to resolve disputes with business partners. Conceptualize and analyze multiple scenarios in solving broadly defined or complex business problems. Effectively communicate complex messages to diverse audiences at all organization levels. Maintain a comprehensive contract management system to track contract status, renewal dates, and key terms. Capacity to analyze legal issues, identify potential risks, and develop strategic solutions. Has strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively. Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office, Teams, and Excel to share, retrieve, research and present business and legal information.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Repetitive movement of hands and fingers, typing or writing. Regular standing and walking. Reach with hands and arms. Talk and hear. Ability to work under tight time constraints, handle sensitive date and multi-task toward deadlines High organized and able to prioritize and manage time efficiently with the ability to handle stress in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Pep Boys is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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