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Legal Counsel

EAU CLAIRE, WI - Corporate Office | Full Time | Legal
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Job Description

Menard, Inc., one of the largest retail home-improvement centers in the United States, is seeking an entry-level attorney to handle employment law and contract matters in its Store Division Legal Department. Menard, Inc. operates over 300 Menards home-improvement stores throughout the Midwest. No previous experience is required for this position. Menards offers competitive wages and benefits. You will join a great team of attorneys at Menards general offices located in scenic Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a city which offers a variety of outdoor interests and activities, and is located about 1 hour east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota area.

Make BIG Money at Menards!

  • Competitive Wages
  • Profit Sharing
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Strong Benefits Package
  • Store Discount

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.
Skills & Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Law degree from an accredited law school

· Preferably licensed to practice law in Illinois, Missouri, or Michigan

· 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

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