With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.
Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day.
Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience – and we need your help.
▶ About This Opportunity
We are seeking a talented attorney to join our highly collaborative legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for counseling the business on a broad range of enterprise systems; digital applications; consumer, commercial and regulatory matters; and drafting and negotiating commercial technology-based transactions. You will provide day-to-day advice in a wide range of legal areas, including digital products, online delivery services and systems, IT (e.g. SaaS, software license agreements, and other technology agreements), consumer products, and commercial contracts. You will be part of the legal team that supports 7-Eleven's digital and delivery and IT businesses in the US and Canada.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
· Help manage workflow for IT, digital and e-commerce projects.
· Advise business on legal issues and complexities associated with digital technology, online platforms, and electronic transactions.
· Draft, review and negotiate vendor contracts to support IT, digital and online delivery, and e-commerce projects.
· Provide day-to-day advice in a wide range of legal areas, including digital products, online delivery services and systems, IT (e.g. SaaS, software license agreements, and other technology agreements), consumer products and commercial contracts.
· Work collaboratively with 7-Eleven's research and development group on building and implementing new store technology.
· Help develop strategy and governance around data sharing/licensing and artificial intelligence.
· Collaborate cross-functionally with sourcing, privacy, information security, and legal department colleagues.
Preferred Education:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: JD YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 3+ years
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: State Bar Admission
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
· Think strategically: take a broad view of the business, industry, and consumer environment to anticipate and plan for the future; identify the focus and define where to play, how to win and what capabilities and management systems are required.
· Demonstrate agility and ability to anticipate change, face reality, draw conclusions, and swiftly mobilize to adapt to changing needs and demands.
· Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
· Strong client relationship skills and the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
· Experience in one or more of the following is a plus: payment processing, telecom, and managed-service providers
If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
For a general description of all benefits 7-Eleven is offering in the US for the position, please visit this link.