The ideal Senior Corporate Counsel is experienced, motivated, inquisitive, and enthusiastic about retail, and committed to providing outstanding service every day. This role advises the company on a broad range of legal issues in support of Nordstrom’s online, physical, and omni-channel retail operations, including technology, strategic operations, marketing, supplier and service-related contracts, projects, and initiatives. In addition to its core commercial contracting responsibilities, this role will also provide support across select business functions, including marketing and advertising, loyalty, gift card, payments, and restaurant operations.
A day in the life…- Structure, draft, negotiate, and advise business clients on a variety of commercial contracts relating to the operation of multichannel fashion retail, including technology, SaaS, shop-in-shop, merchandise, distribution, supply chain, co-brand/partnership, payments, digital media, and marketing agreements.
- Advise clients at all levels within the business on a broad range of legal issues in support of business initiatives, including technology and product development, brand and technology licenses and audits, usage agreements, vendor and co-branded initiatives, data-sharing agreements, policy creation and change, regulatory compliance, and innovation strategy.
- Provide counsel on strategic deals, deliver practical and timely day-to-day legal advice, and consult on issues that arise across the business and within existing commercial relationships.
- Lead larger-impact projects both within the department and across the company while working with cross-functional teams, including the development of legal processes or templates to increase efficiency and better serve clients.
- From time to time, monitor regulatory and compliance developments relevant to the company’s commercial operations, and provide proactive advice and training to business clients.
- J.D. with a license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction.
- 7–10 years’ legal experience in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department handling contracts, marketing, technology, and business transactions, intellectual property, or regulatory issues related to product distribution or the retail industry.
- Retail and/or customer-facing business experience strongly preferred.
- Exposure to or interest in one or more of the following is a plus: marketing and advertising, loyalty, payments and payment processing, real estate leasing, and restaurant or food & beverage operations.
- Excellent research, analytical, contract drafting, and communication skills.
- An AI-forward mindset, with demonstrated experience using AI tools—such as generative AI and AI-enabled workflow platforms—to increase efficiency, strengthen work product, and support innovative legal service delivery, along with enthusiasm for adopting and championing new technology.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and establish working relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Proficiency in time management, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to proficiently navigate rapidly changing business priorities.
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Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf
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Skills Required
- J.D. with a license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction
- 7-10 years legal experience in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department handling contracts, marketing, technology, business transactions, IP, or regulatory issues related to product distribution or retail
- Excellent research, analytical, contract drafting, and communication skills
- Demonstrated experience using AI tools such as generative AI and AI-enabled workflow platforms to increase efficiency and support legal service delivery
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and establish working relationships with colleagues and clients
- Proficiency in time management with ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Retail and/or customer-facing business experience
- Exposure to or interest in marketing and advertising, loyalty, payments and payment processing, real estate leasing, or restaurant/food & beverage operations
Nordstrom Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nordstrom and has not been reviewed or approved by Nordstrom.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside virtual care and mental health support. Additional protections like disability coverage, life/AD&D, and accounts such as HSA/FSA further strengthen the overall health-and-protection offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with a defined employer match structure and access to additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan. Commuter accounts, transit subsidies, and adoption assistance add to the overall financial support beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-away benefits include PTO accrual, paid holidays, bereavement leave, parental and bonding leave, and a sabbatical program after tenure. PTO sharing and donation options expand flexibility in how time off can be used and supported across colleagues.
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