General Counsel

at  Floor Decor

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s and law degrees
• 15+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Experience in securities filings, M&A, corporate governance and commercial contracts.
• Excellent organizational, communication and client service skills
• Exceptional judgment for considering inputs and evaluating potential courses of action.
• Strategic acumen and excellent problem solving skills.
• Demonstrable ethics, professionalism and integrity
• Experience with the financial management of a corporate legal department and legal operations.
• Regulatory expertise, legislative experience and knowledge of corporate compliance
• Ability to work independently and anticipate and address follow-up needs and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Record of managing and prioritizing responsibilities; role is expected to lead and collaborate with multiple attorneys and business departments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a high level of responsiveness and grow as the Company’s legal needs increase and evolve.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Note: Floor & Decor considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or familial status, veteran status, or based on any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Floor & Decor also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer at its sole discretion.

The General Counsel will report to the Chief Administrative and Chief Legal Officer and provide a range of legal services with a primary focus on leading the company’s public company, corporate governance and transactional matters. Floor & Decor will rely on the General Counsel’s expertise to help ensure compliance with all public company and other applicable requirements and to further the Company’s business objectives. As a fast-growing national retailer, Floor & Decor is looking for a self-motivated, highly effective contributor to support the business and grow with us as our needs evolve.