POSITION SUMMARY:

Store Counsel is an entry-level in-house attorney that advises various Menard, Inc. divisions on its legal rights, obligations, and privileges. The qualified candidate must perform the following responsibilities:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Litigation
• Prosecute and defend legal cases, including debt collection, on the company’s behalf;
• Evaluate cases to determine the cost of litigation, the benefits of alternative dispute resolution, and the benefits of settlement;
• Represent the interests of Menard, Inc. in all phases of litigation, including but not limited to, discovery, taking and defending depositions, trial preparation, motion practice, and appeals.
• Legal Advice
• Prepare and present legal training to managers;
• Advise management on legal developments and its impact on business;
• Review proposed vendor contracts and advise company on legal implications.
• Legal research
• Ability to review and comprehend applicable statutes, regulations, and case law;
• Become knowledgeable in various legal principles, including but not limited to, contract, tort, property, labor and employment, consumer, and commercial law;
• Apply developing complex factual scenarios to existing law.
• Travel, as needed, for litigation purposes and to provide training and counsel to store management;
• Provide written feedback to the General Office regarding status of cases and stores.
• Other miscellaneous duties that arise or are assigned by the Manager of the Legal department. 

Job Type: Full-time 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Law degree from an accredited law school

· Must be licensed to practice law in either Indiana or Missouri

· Relocation to Eau Claire, Wisconsin is required

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to work independently and produce quality work

· Must be reliable, cooperative, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities