General Counsel

Job Details

Description

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

Overview

Scheels General Counsel will provide legal guidance in a variety of general business areas. The General Counsel will work closely with internal departments and leadership to ensure that business practices align with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts (not limited to: vendor agreements, vendor disputes, lease agreements, service contracts, etc.).
• Maintain and manage a contract database.
• Ensure contract terms comply with company policies and applicable laws.
• Support legal aspects of leasing and real estate transactions for Scheels locations.
• Ensure compliance with fair trade practices and sourcing regulations.
• Prepare and review legal documents for all areas of business as needed.
  
  

Compliance & Regulation

• Monitor and ensure compliance with retail-specific laws (e.g., consumer protection, advertising laws, pricing regulations).
• Collaborate with leadership to develop internal compliance programs and provide relevant training content across the organization.
• Oversee and coordinate external counsel on litigation and dispute resolution.
• Consult with HR leadership on employment law matters and ensuring policies are current and compliant
• Assist in resolving customer and vendor complaints and disputes
• Identify and conduct legal training for various teams across the organization.
• Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Assist the CFO with legal processes and legal issues resulting from the exchange and offering of company stock plans.
• Advise executive leadership on corporate governance matters, including compliance with bylaws, corporate policies, and fiduciary duties.
• Support the preparation and review of board and committee materials, minutes, resolutions, and governance frameworks to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with the annual information and notices process to shareholders.
• Review promotional campaigns, advertisements, loyalty programs, and social media content for legal compliance.
• Ensure compliance with FTC regulations and other advertising standards.
• Support Executive Committee with corporate filings and maintenance of company records.
• Ensure legal structures and guidance are compliant and up to date.
• Advise on privacy policies, data collection practices, and data breach protocols.
• Work with Scheels Information Services (SIS) to ensure security standards.
  
  

Requirements

Customer Service

• Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”
  
  

Culture

• Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency
• Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact.
• Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
• Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early
  
  

Team Mentality

• Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward
  
  

Teach-ability

• Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling
  
  

Dress Code

• Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners
  
  

Efficiency

• Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines
  
  

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school required
• A minimum of 5-10 years practicing law required; Corporate Law experience preferred
• Business acumen in the areas of finance, accounting, human resources, marketing, E-commerce, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Leadership experience working with various levels of the organization
  
  

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation

Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury

Benefits

To see a full list of benefit offerings from Scheels visit scheels.com/careers

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.