Senior Director of Legal Affairs

Position Overview :

The Senior Director of Legal Affairs is responsible for providing general legal advice, counsel, and interpretation to management regarding legal matters. This role is responsible for the continued development of the in-house legal function for Duluth Trading Co.

Position Details : Work Environment :

At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays if you prefer.

What You’ll Do :

• Oversight of legal affairs for the company
• Prepare and organize board meeting materials and governance communications in collaboration with Director of FP&A and Chief Accounting Officer
• Act as Secretary for the company and manage corporate secretary duties
• Consult with Chief Financial Officer on stock ownership administration and SEC research
• Own corporate policy development, review, and maintenance. I.e. delegation of authority, etc.
• Research and advise on state & federal consumer and commercial laws
• Manage activities to negotiate vendor contracts, financing arrangements, contract service level agreements and NDAs across all departments
• Advise, review, and make recommendations to customer facing information, marketing, and promotional materials in accordance with applicable rules, policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate compliance risks
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders regarding data privacy and compliance related topic
• Partner with outside Intellectual Property counsel on registration, maintenance and protection of trademarks, patents, and other creative license agreements
• Maintain and administer equity ownership program and other public company equity registration needs
• Oversee real estate lease coordination including lease negotiations and on-going maintenance
• Oversee legal aspects of corporate transactional matters, including M&A, corporate finance, and other facilities related transactions
• Partner with outside counsel with an eye toward driving business goals and providing world class counseling, while effectively managing time and cost
• Leads proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Adopt organizations values in personal work behaviors, decision making, contributions and interpersonal interactions
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value "can do" people, accountability, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun

What We’re Looking For :

Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks

Our pursuit of a better way isn't just about our products—it's about our people too.  That's why our Dam Good Crew enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support their well-being and success.

Multiple Medical plan options

Dental & Vision plans

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account including company contributions

Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D

Company paid Short-Term Disability

Other various voluntary benefits including : Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan to purchase Duluth Trading Co. stock at a discount

12 weeks of Parental Leave at 100% pay

Paid holidays : New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Paid Time Off : take it as you need it policy for exempt employees

Daily pay available

40% Employee Discount

Flexible Fridays

Onsite fitness center

Position Compensation Outline

Compensation Range : $180,000 - $250,000 / year

This position is eligible to participate in the company bonus and long term incentive programs upon hire.

Compensation listed is for the full-time position at this specific location and is based on several factors, including experience, and qualifications. Benefits and perks may have eligibility requirements and are subject to change.

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The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. Duluth Trading Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

About Duluth Trading Company :

Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.

From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.

Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.