Director, Corporate Counsel

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Job Details:

The Director, Corporate Counsel is a senior-level attorney responsible for providing corporate and transactional legal support, focusing on corporate transactions, commercial agreements, compliance, and advising cross-functional business teams. This role drafts, reviews, and negotiates a broad range of commercial contracts (including SaaS/software licenses and supply agreements), supports data privacy and regulatory compliance initiatives, and delivers practical, business-focused legal guidance. Partnering across the enterprise, the Director ensures legal strategies align with business goals while protecting the company's interests. 

 
Essential Responsibilities 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including services agreements, supply agreements, consulting/professional services agreements, software licenses, and confidentiality agreements, that achieve business objectives and mitigate risk 

• Advise on corporate transactions generally, advertising and marketing, IP, IT, data governance (including AI) and procurement matters 

• Support data privacy and other commercial and regulatory compliance initiatives 

• Provide day-to-day, general legal advice relating to non-litigation and non-labor employment matters 

• Develop templates, policies, and best practices for legal processes 

• Perform legal research in support of various projects and requests 

• Partner with other attorneys in the Legal Department and other support professionals and business partners to accomplish tasks within scope and perform other general legal and/or business duties and functions as may be required by enterprise needs 

• Respond to government and regulatory agency inquiries 

Non-Essential Responsibilities 

• Execute Company initiatives and other activities requested by supervisor 

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities 

• Enhances department and company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments 

• Contributes ideas on ways to optimize or improve the team, the department, and the Company 

Education 

• Bachelor's Degree required 

• Ph.D. Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school required 

Professional Experience 

• 7+ Years transactional/corporate law experience required 

• National law firm or in-house at large company, strongly preferred 

• Extensive experience in commercial contracting (must demonstrate knowledge of corporate transactions) required 

• Retail industry experience preferred 

Skills List 

• Expertise in commercial contract review, negotiation, and drafting (including SaaS/software licenses and supply agreements); must be able to independently lead and bring contracting process to completion 

• Broad knowledge of corporate transactions (e.g., M&A, divestitures, secured transactions, and corporate restructuring) 

• Knowledge of consumer protection regulations (e.g., FCRA, TCPA, TILA, etc.) and US data privacy law, including CCPALs and areas within the organization 

• Strong ability to translate legal advice into practical, actionable guidance for business partners using analytical judgement 

• Strong ability to efficiently and independently lead, manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, effectively guiding team members to achieve goals and tasks 

• Highly skilled at identifying, interpreting, and articulating issues that may impact business objectives and developing practical solutions respecting such issues 

• High ethical standards, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively with diverse individuals at all levels of the company 

• Ability to make sound, independent decisions and develop original ideas with a vision to implement them successfully 

• Ability to motivate and empower individuals and groups toward high standards of performance and engagement 

Competencies & Knowledge 

• Strong understanding of the structure and key components of commercial contracts including representations and warranties, covenants, conditions, indemnities, and termination provisions 

• Broad understanding of corporate transactions and regulations affecting consumer-facing industries (retail preferred) 

• Experienced in cross-functional business advising and commercial transactions 

• Conflict resolution and management – High proficiency 

• General understanding of US data privacy law such as CCPA, preferred 

• Microsoft Office products – High proficiency 

Licenses & Certifications 

• Bar Membership (Texas or eligible to be admitted to Texas bar without examination) required 

• Active, good-standing membership before Texas and any other state (with ability to become licensed in Texas), bar associations, licensure before State Bar of Texas required 

California Residents  

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, where applicable.

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Benefits Included:

• Excellent career growth opportunities through on-the-job training and development programs 

• 401(k) with employer matching 

• Mental health and life resources  

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision plans  

• Get paid on-demand

•  Base pay or uncapped commission

• Employee discounts on Mattress Firm sleep products and accessories

Compensation:

Competitive $175,000 - $190,000 * depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular time.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.  We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

EOE/Vet/Disability

Now don't fall asleep out there. The sooner that we receive your application, the sooner you are to the career of your dreams Ready to apply? Mattress Firm is accepting applications until: 12/12/2025.

Diverse Candidates are Encouraged to Apply.

Mattress Firm is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Mattress Firm is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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