Counsel - Merchandise and Proprietary Products

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants, and fuel through cutting-edge innovation, working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead, and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.

Job Summary:

7-Eleven, Inc. is seeking an experienced transactional attorney to join our collaborative and well-established legal team. This role will provide critical legal support to the company's merchandise and proprietary (private label) brands initiatives, partnering closely with cross-functional business teams to drive efficient and compliant commercial outcomes.

This position is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions while managing complex transactions and competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on complex business transactions supporting merchandise and private brand teams
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier, merchandising, and development contracts
• Deliver timely, pragmatic legal advice aligned with business objectives
• Partner closely with merchandising, procurement, marketing, and product teams on initiatives impacting product sales and distribution
• Advise on legal risks and help develop practical solutions to support business strategies
• Manage and coordinate external counsel as needed
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations impacting merchandising, product development, and marketing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active State Bar membership in good standing
• 4+ years of relevant transactional legal experience
• Retail, fresh food, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience
• Familiarity with: Private label and branded products, Retail promotions and funding structures, Franchise relationships, Intellectual property matters, Product labeling, marketing, and regulatory requirements

Pay: $180,000.00 - $187,000.00 Annual