Labor & Employment Counsel at Kroger in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Seasoned attorney with experience in the following substantive areas: mergers and acquisitions; public company securities law, including proxy statements, current and periodic reporting, insider trading compliance, and corporate governance; executive compensation; corporate financing; and general commercial and contract. In this role you will work directly with internal clients to structure, draft and negotiate contracts; work collaboratively with financial reporting, capital management and treasury teams to ensure that all securities filings are timely and in compliance with all laws and regulations. You will interact with and advise senior management in areas of your responsibility. Position also involves resolution of contract disputes; risk analysis; regulatory compliance; preparing and revising standard forms of agreements; and training internal clients on legal issues. Must have excellent writing skills and must be capable of handling most matters with a minimum of supervision. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Minimum

• Must be admitted to the practice of law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Excellent verbal and written and communication skills.
• Excellent practical and creative problem solving skills.
• Excellent business judgment.
• Ability to advise clients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the business objectives and risk/reward analysis.
• Ability to handle multiple projects efficiently and to deal effectively with clients.

• Seasoned attorney with five years of experience in the area(s) in which the associate is practicing.

• Ensure that the Company complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations within the associate's areas of responsibility.
• Keep supervisor informed of all material legal matters affecting the Company.
• Review, draft and negotiate legal agreements and other legal documents.
• Advise Company concerning legal rights and obligations.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.