Role Specific Information
Job Description
About the Role
In this role you will handle various legal matters to foster company operations while minimizing company risk and ensuring compliance with laws, rules, regulations and contractual arrangements.
What You’ll Do
-
Manage various legal matters supporting the company's operations involving various legal disciplines with an emphasis on strategic contracting
-
Negotiate contracts involving all aspects of corporate day-to-day operations and transactions
-
Develop and update form contracts and documents fostering efficient negotiations that produce the best possible results for Kohl’s
-
Conduct legal research and provide strategic legal advice concerning a broad range of questions and circumstances pertaining to company matters
-
Counsel Kohl’s internal stakeholders on various legal and strategic matters, including advising on legal consequences of past and future courses of action
-
Develop strategic policies, processes and educational materials to minimize company legal exposure and educate and train senior management on legal risks and ramifications
-
Maintain strategic relationships with business partners and contribute to cross-functional efforts
-
Monitor new and developing legislation and regulatory requirements and assist in keeping Kohl’s compliant as needed
-
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
-
1-3 years of experience in private practice and/or an in-house legal department
-
Superior analytical ability, negotiation and writing skills
-
Ability to synthesize complex legal analysis into practicable, actionable and concise advice
-
Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
-
Ability to pivot quickly and balance a complicated and constantly evolving workload
Preferred
-
Broad-based knowledge of various legal issues involving corporate transactions, information technology, merchandising, finance, HR, credit, marketing, product development, product safety, logistics, facilities and eCommerce
-
Self-starter willing to address emerging issues as they come
-
Retail experience
Special Requirements
-
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
-
Member of the state bar or licensed by the state bar
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
-
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
-
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
-
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
-
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
-
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
-
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
-
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
-
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
-
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
-
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
-
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
-
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner
Kohl's Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kohl's and has not been reviewed or approved by Kohl's.
-
Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) plan is a standout, offering a dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 5% with contributions available from day one. Eligibility and vesting mechanics are presented as straightforward for eligible roles.
-
Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes 12–14 weeks for birthing parents and 6 weeks for other eligible parents. Feedback suggests this is a meaningful family‑support element within the package.
-
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — The package includes a 15% everyday associate discount that can rise to 35% on select days, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and low‑ or no‑cost wellness centers in eligible locations. Feedback suggests these everyday perks add tangible value alongside core benefits.
Kohl's Insights
Similar Jobs
What We Do
Kohl’s is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states Kohl's business is built on a solid foundation of more than 65 million customers, an unmatched brand portfolio, industry-leading loyalty and Kohl's Card programs, a convenient and accessible nationwide store footprint, and large digital business on Kohls.com and the Kohl's mobile app. Our Vision: - The retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle - Destination for active and casual lifestyle as well as beauty for the entire family — from the most trusted brands, always delivering quality and discovery - Leading with loyalty and value through best-in-class rewards programs - Differentiated omnichannel experience — easy and inviting, no matter how our customer wants to shop
