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Job Summary

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drafting, reviewing, editing, and negotiating the company's wide array of commercial contracts (vendor and customer), and providing general commercial transaction support across the organization
• Assessing contracts to determine risk levels and advising on the same and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborating with respect to, and working on, the enhancement, updating, and creation of certain playbooks setting forth company guidelines and procedures to scale the legal function as the company grows
• Continually looking to improve the contracting process to ensure efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and a positive experience with the contracting process for all
• Providing general support to the legal function by handling other legal matters, as applicable
• Spearheading and supporting the legal function initiatives aimed at streamlining and improving upon legal processes and policies
• Manage other attorneys and/or paraprofessionals
• Lead business strategies that respond to relevant legal developments
• Respond to legal questions from company management and staff
• Serve as recognized source, for both management and other attorneys, of innovative ideas in complex areas of law or business
• Advise legal department managers of critical project developments in a timely manner
• Manage direct reports in accordance with company policies in an equal manner that ensures confidentiality
• Lead and mentor staff to improve skillset and career potential
• Advise on employee promotions, transfers, and dismissals
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• JD from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice in at least one state
• 6+ years of broad-based commercial contracting experience with exposure to other legal matters; having a combination of law firm and in-house experience is preferred
• Ability to manage a high volume and wide array of commercial contracts from complex to routine, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, as well as adapt quickly to changing priorities and complete projects in a timely and accurate manner
• Familiarity with a wide range of legal matters, especially those pertaining to commercial contracts, including information security, data privacy, and intellectual property matters
• Superb written and oral communication skills, with clear and concise drafting skills and the ability to communicate legal concepts or nuances in plain English
• Exemplary level of professionalism, attention to detail, and high-quality work product
• Sound judgment; ability to make and articulate well-reasoned recommendations
• Solid business acumen with an unrivaled commitment and deep-seated drive to provide responsive service to our teams and get things done; approaches responsibilities with a business-friendly and pragmatic mindset while maintaining a commensurate balance of risk
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong collaborator
• Process-oriented with the ability and desire to find and implement efficiencies and improvements
• Interest in, and enthusiasm for, working on non-contract legal projects and initiatives on an ad hoc basis

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pharmacy or Healthcare knowledge

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Fair Chance Act

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we identify a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

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New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD)

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits unlawful employment discrimination based on an individual's race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), familial status, marital/civil union status, religion, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, and mental or physical disability (including perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status).

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Note to All Applicants Regarding Rite Aids Drug-Free Workplace Policy: Rite Aid maintains a strict policy prohibiting illegal drug activity and using, being under the influence of, or possessing illegal drugs and/or alcohol during the Work Day as well as on Company Property as defined in Rite Aids Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Rite Aid conducts post-offer pre-employment drug testing of all job candidates. Additionally, the Company conducts drug and/or alcohol testing in certain pre-promotion, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident scenarios along with drug loss investigations unless expressly prohibited by law. You have the right to refuse to submit to testing; however, a refusal to submit to a test when asked will result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment or termination of employment. All records relating to drug tests shall be kept confidential. A copy of the policy is available from hiring management upon request.

Applicant Statement

I certify that the above statements are true and complete. I understand that the making of false statements or omitting information in this Application or in any resume or other materials submitted in connection with this application will be grounds for disqualification from employment or immediate discharge upon discovery thereof. I further understand that unless specifically altered by a written employment contract, executed by an officer of the Company, my employment will be terminable at will, either by myself or Rite Aid, at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice. I authorize Rite Aid to verify all education, training and professional licensure/certifications claimed by me and to secure from my former employers and references information concerning my professional accomplishments, salary, work characteristics, ability and reasons for leaving. Every conditional offer of employment with Rite Aid is subject to a criminal background check to determine his or her suitability for the position. Applicants will be required to sign an authorization to perform a criminal background check only if the applicant receives a conditional offer of employment and I understand that I will be required to submit to a drug test in accordance with Rite Aid policy. In compliance with the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act, I certify that, if hired, I will provide, within three (3) business days from the date my employment begins, proof of my identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.

EEO Statement

Rite Aid is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment where individual differences are appreciated and respected. It is our policy, through responsible management, to recruit, hire, train, and promote associates regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other basis protected by state or federal law. The objective of this policy is to ensure conformity with the principles of equal opportunity employment when making employment decisions and administering compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs. Rite Aid prohibits unlawful retaliation against any person who reports harassment or discrimination.