Senior Corporate Counsel

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!

EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America?s #1 ?one-stop? destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
• 401K with Company Match
• Team Member Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Company Spirit Days
• Employee recognition and awards
• And much more!

Position Summary:

The Senior Corporate Counsel will be responsible for advising the Company in a wide variety of legal matters. This person will be a generalist. The ideal candidate is a team player with a positive, ?can do? attitude and high ethical standards who will take a proactive approach to addressing issues as they arise.

Responsibilities:

1. Advise the Company on local, state, and federal regulatory and compliance matters that impact EG America?s business, including in the areas of data privacy and security, food safety, trademarks, environmental law, and the sale of age-restricted products.

2. Independently review and negotiate select commercial contracts tied to areas of regulatory focus.

3. Provide timely advice and guide and assist internal business clients through complex legal situations.

4. Manage Company litigation matters and engage, oversee, and direct outside counsel as necessary.

5. Handle special projects as assigned, including but not limited to creation, review, and updating of Company policies, procedures, and training materials to ensure regulatory compliance.

6. Role may include supervision of one paralegal.

Minimum Education:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Minimum Experience:

• Admission to Massachusetts, North Carolina, or other state bar.
• Must have 7-10 years of relevant experience, including prior in-house experience.

Soft Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail required.
• Must be able to work within a small team as necessary, but must be self-motivated to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Other Requirements:

Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

Hours & Conditions: Must be able to work in person at corporate headquarters in Westborough, MA or Charlotte, NC, with potential of 1 day work from home option

Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required, sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

At EG America, it?s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.