Staff Attorney

Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together. Join a team of legal and risk professionals that work collaboratively with clients in providing practical solutions to grow businesses in multiple industries and different jurisdictions. We help our varied businesses assess risk, drive results and mitigate problems. With diverse projects and a transformative culture, you'll grow and learn with our businesses. Work with appreciative clients and supportive peers in a flexible environment that helps you gain the experience you want to develop your career.

What you will be doing:

Leverage deep expertise in a legal specialty or area of law to provide strategic advice and recommendations to executives and management on highly complex matters that impact business activities and operations. Deliver legal advice and representation across diverse areas, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents, representing the organization in legal proceedings when required. Advise on legal implications of business strategies and decisions, keeping up-to-date with relevant changes in law. Conduct extensive research of legal principles and precedents, consult with outside counsel on legal strategies, and identify risks and opportunities to support organizational goals. Support innovative business initiatives by driving advanced legal solutions to complex challenges and shaping legal insights that align with business strategy. Interact with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, external counsel, customers, and vendors, communicating complex legal concepts effectively to non-legal personnel. May mentor and guide less experienced legal team members, and lead or manage teams on a project basis, providing legal direction and expertise. What You Bring to the

Table:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. High ethical standards and professionalism. Demonstrated experience in legal research, contract law, litigation, and compliance. Strong understanding of the legal framework within the industry. What's needed:

Basic Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the state bar; incumbents may have bar memberships in multiple states. 3+ years of legal experience, including project/intern experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Specialization in areas relevant to Staples' field. Experience in leading legal teams or managing significant legal projects. Advanced degrees or certifications in related fields.

We Offer:

Join a compassionate, hardworking, and dedicated Human Resources team focused on creating solutions and services that foster an inclusive and innovative culture. Be a strategic partner in delivering learning and development opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and innovative recruiting tools to attract and excite talent. Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups. Opportunity to make a direct impact on the company every day by minimizing legal risks and protecting organizational interests. Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise as a Staff Attorney is valued and recognized as industry-leading. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the diversity of our people, products, and services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 500 Staples Drive, Framingham, MA, 01702, US Copy to Clipboard