Counsel

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.

Summary:
The Counselor is responsible for being a risk management and business advisor to Region, Specialty Business, and Functional leadership, including being a legal and risk management lead with transaction and commercial support for sales, procurement, operations, mergers and acquisitions, compliance and ethics investigations, litigation and dispute proceedings, labor and employment matters, and other legal matters. Works closely with and under the supervision of the General Counsel and other Senior Counsel within the Legal department.

What You'll Do:

• Counselor and risk management business advisor to Region, Specialty Business and Functional leadership
• Transaction and commercial support for field sales, procurement and operations, and the development of template commercial documents
• Counseling on labor and employment matters, including development of template labor and employment documents
• Manage compliance counseling as well as compliance and ethics investigations
• Management and oversight of litigation and dispute proceedings
• Legal support on mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and working with external counsel
• Handling miscellaneous and various legal matters for the company, including privacy, information technology, intellectual property, corporate governance, and other matters
• Other duties as assigned

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Graduate Degree - Required
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree
• Ability to travel as needed
• Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills
• Commercial knowledge and understanding
• Substantive knowledge in one or more Legal subjects (e.g. transaction, labor, and employment)
• Excellent digital IT skills
• Team player, strong collaboration skills

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - None
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - None
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force Demands:

• Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds - None
• Up to 50 pounds - None

Working Environment:

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - None
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - None
• Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20%

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Disclaimer:
“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.