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Channel Partners lists this Corporate Attorney opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At A Glance
The Corporate Attorney is a full-time, on-site role in Tampa, FL, responsible for managing the company’s full contract lifecycle, including the drafting, review, revision, execution, and administration of client and vendor agreements. The position partners closely with Operations and Finance on contract-related matters and customer/vendor onboarding, while supporting broader legal operations and compliance activities, including business licensing, insurance and certificate of insurance (COI) management, corporate entity maintenance, and litigation support.
As a key member of the company’s growing legal department, this role will serve as the primary legal contact in our Tampa headquarters, while working closely with and receiving direction from our General Counsel in Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to progressively build legal knowledge and responsibilities while gaining exposure to commercial contracting, corporate governance, compliance, acquisitions, and legal process improvement. The specialist will help maintain and enhance legal processes, systems, and workflows that support the department and the company’s continued growth.
Channel Partners is a national retail services company with more than 7,000 employees operating across the United States. Built through the acquisition of five companies and now integrating onto a single operating platform, we serve the largest retailers in North America, including Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, Costco, Sam's Club, and Walmart. Our Legal department supports a fast-paced, high-volume business spanning client contracting, employment matters, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
Minimum Pay
USD $100,000.00/Yr.Maximum Pay
USD $120,000.00/Yr.What We Offer
Biweekly pay and early wage access - get paid when you need it!
Health and wellness benefits plans
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) with employer matching
Employee discounts
Referral bonus
Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs
Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees
What You'll Do
Contract Administration (Primary Focus)
Manage intake, tracking, and status of contracts across the full lifecycle: drafting, redlining, routing for approval and signature, execution, and renewal
Manage master service agreement (MSA) and statement of work (SOW) flow for seven enterprise retail clients, tracking status, renewal dates, and open negotiation items
Prepare routine contract documents (NDAs, amendments, addenda, vendor agreements) using approved templates and playbooks
Support negotiations by identifying deviations from standard terms and escalating substantive issues to the General Counsel
Maintain and organize the company's contract repository, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and searchability, including working through the legacy backlog inherited across five acquired companies
Establish taxonomy, naming conventions, and metadata standards that make agreements findable by client, entity, type, and expiration
Track key contract terms, deadlines, renewal dates, and obligations; flag items requiring legal or business attention before they become urgent
Legal Compliance and Corporate Records
Assist with state and local business licensing, applications, renewals, and recordkeeping across multiple jurisdictions
Manage certificates of insurance (COIs): requesting, tracking, verifying compliance with contractual insurance requirements, and maintaining renewal calendars
Maintain good standing for all company entities across multiple states and Puerto Rico, annual reports, registered agent coordination, franchise tax filings, and qualifications to do business
Maintain corporate records: board and member consents, resolutions, officer and director records, and organizational charts
Support due diligence requests from the company's family office sponsor, lenders, and prospective acquisition targets
Support other legal compliance initiatives as assigned, including policy tracking and responses to routine legal inquiries
Litigation and Records Support
Issue, track, and document litigation holds, including custodian notice and acknowledgment
Manage responses to subpoenas, records requests, and third-party discovery
Coordinate with outside counsel on document collection, deadlines, and matter status
Maintain the legal matter calendar and outside counsel billing records
Operations and Finance Support
Facilitate contract signatures and routing to ensure timely execution
Request certificates of insurance as needed to satisfy contractual requirements
Complete new vendor setup forms and credit applications as part of customer and vendor onboarding
Set up client job numbers for upcoming projects
General Legal Support
Provide day-to-day administrative and organizational support to the General Counsel
Assist with legal research and summarize findings as needed
Help develop and refine templates, checklists, and processes that improve the efficiency of the contract lifecycle
What success looks like within 90 days
Contract intake and administration responsibilities have been successfully transitioned from the General Counsel
Contract turnaround times consistently average less than two business days from receipt to execution
A centralized contract repository has been established with all active MSAs and SOWs organized and indexed
All company entities have been verified in good standing, with a comprehensive compliance and filing calendar in place
Stakeholders view you as the primary point of contact for contract status, legal records, and compliance tracking
What You'll Bring
Experience and Education:
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
1-3 years of relevant legal experience gained through an in-house legal department, a law firm, a government legal office, or similar environments
Experience supporting high-volume contract environments, preferably within an in-house legal department
Experience managing contracts for enterprise clients or complex commercial agreements preferred
Experience maintaining corporate entities across multiple jurisdictions strongly preferred
Familiarity with business licensing, insurance compliance, and Certificates of Insurance (COIs) preferred
Experience supporting sponsor-backed, family office-backed, private equity-backed, or multi-entity organizations is highly desirable
Experience supporting organizations that have undergone acquisitions, integrations, or significant growth preferred
Familiarity with Puerto Rico corporate compliance requirements is a plus
Skills and Attributes:
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Experience leveraging AI tools responsibly for contract review, summarization, drafting support, legal research and workflow efficiency
Strong contract administration and document management capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft clear professional correspondence
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment regarding escalation and risk
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
Proactive process-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
Confidence interacting with senior leaders and advising stakeholders on contract readiness and compliance requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management or e-signature platforms such as DocuSign, Ironclad or similar solutions
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 lbs (files, records, and office materials)
Frequent communication by phone, video, and email with internal and external parties
Important Information
Channel Partners Solutions is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. Channel Partners is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. Channel Partners is an at-will employer.
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Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
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