Corporate Business & Contracts Attorney

Corporate Business & Contracts Attorney

Harbor Freight Tools is a privately-owned, high growth multi-channel retailer and leader in providing high quality tools at the lowest prices in the industry. Founded in 1968, the company currently operates over 350 stores nationwide, offering a wide breadth of tools and related items in Automotive, Air and Power Tools, Shop and for the Home.

The company is committed to invest in and build “best practices” in everything from retail, inventory, e-commerce, technology and merchandising.   As such, it continues to seek out top-tier talent at all levels, looking for select high-energy professionals, who are creative problem-solvers and are seeking an environment which supports, nurtures and properly compensates talent and who have demonstrated a capacity to be top performers at their respective levels.  Harbor Freight prides itself in having “large company resources with a start-up feel,” providing a collegial and collaborative culture dedicated to high achievement.  We are committed to support and promote people based not on politics, but on their contribution, skill set and accomplishments and are dedicated to generous pay for performance compensation.  We also find that people who can combine personal accomplishment, leadership and a true commitment to teamwork thrive at our company.

We are looking for a star performer, someone who has a fierce desire to add value.  The ideal candidate is intelligent, creative and possesses the skills to construct “out of the box” solutions to emerging business challenges.  He/She must have the ability to shine in a “high octane” environment and be that rare candidate who combines enormous talent with a passion for driving innovation that leads to continued high-growth.  The right person must also be comfortable with his/her talent and commitment to seek a place that puts a premium on dedication, problem-solving, added value, collaboration and which is willing to give responsibility and upside more quickly than most other places.  Senior-most management prides itself in being willing to find the right answer, no matter who comes up with it, has disdain for hierarchy and silos, and values people who can identify and drive practical yet innovative business solutions in a priority that optimizes the longer term results of the company.

We are seeking a Corporate Business & Contracts Attorney to join our growing Legal Team at our Corporate Offices in Calabasas, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise businesses on a variety of initiatives, large scale projects, and complex contractual relationships
• Responsible for  the guidance of business leaders through the various stages of the contract process, to include driving planning, collaboration, strategy, cost analysis, metric building, price negotiation, contract negotiation and contract execution
• Point of contact as the lead negotiator of critical contracts such as Software and Intellectual Property Licensing Agreements, Internet Agreements, Sales Agreements, Marketing Agreements, Service Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Supplier Agreements, Outsourcing Agreements, Distribution Agreements
• Assist in various business transactions with ability to work closely with business leaders
• Negotiate, draft and review a variety of agreements to include, but not be limited to, software, internet, marketing, service, outsourcing, and distribution agreements
• Provide legal advice and assistance on various retail related matters as needed
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Education and/or Experience:

• 7+ years experience with top law firm or similar role in-house with established company
• Knowledge and understanding of sophisticated contract transactions
• Expert level computer skills
• Multi-state and International experience a plus
• Ability to work in high volume high paced environment 
• Strong negotiation skills, able to take direction and resolve issues independently
• Must be a team player and able to work both collaboratively and independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask, exceptional follow up skills and able to meet deadlines
• Prefer top tier credentials
• Licensed in California

Physical Requirements:

• General office environment, ability to sit for long periods of time.  Ability to move about an office.

Safety:

• The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Benefits Include:

• 401k
• Full Medical Package including, health and dental
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Salary
• Casual Work Environment