Legal Specialist, Store Operations

Position Purpose This position provides professional legal support by assisting supervising attorneys with a wide range of tasks. Depending on the assigned department, it may involve litigation, transactional/contractual or regulatory support. Specialists will draft legal and business communication, participate in the administration and negotiation of contracts, manage general file and database records, gather documents and respond to litigation requests, assist with regulatory filings, respond to customer legal inquiries by involving the proper legal department. Additionally, the Legal Specialist will provide legal research under the direction of an attorney and provide timely responses to a wide range of legal questions from the Stores and Field. Key Responsibilities 18% Conduct legal research and solve business problems, provide recommendations, respond to client legal queries under the supervision of counsel, review legal documents (e.g., deeds, contracts, subpoenas) to identify key issues 18% Under supervision, draft business/legal communications using template forms (e.g., contracts, discovery, regulatory filings, cease/desist letters) 18% General file/database management—maintain complete and accurate electronic and paper files for all assigned matters 18% Gather relevant documents for contract negotiation/drafting, litigation responses, regulatory filings 18% Negotiate settlement of smaller matters (e.g., small‑claims litigation, low regulatory fines) or negotiate smaller contracts/amendments/statements of work 10% Other tasks as assigned by supervisor Direct Manager/Direct Reports Position reports to Assistant General Counsel or Associate General Counsel No direct reports Travel Requirements Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications Paralegal certificate 3‑5 years experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department Legally eligible to work in the United States Minimum Education The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of an associate's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Education No additional education Minimum Years of Work Experience 2 Preferred Years of Work Experience No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience None Preferred Leadership Experience None Certifications None Competencies Excellent writing skills Advanced internal and external communication skills Excellent organizational skills Time management skills Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks. Ability to effectively manage outside counsel Analytical skills High level of basic computer skills (MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Access, advanced web browsing skills) #J-18808-Ljbffr The Home Depot