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About This Role Our Legal team is seeking a Paralegal to primarily support the Commercial Contracts team. In this role, you will apply your knowledge of job skills, company policies, and procedures to complete a wide range of assignments. Responsibilities include handling tasks that are routine to moderately complex, under the supervision of Senior Counsel and other legal staff. What You'll Do Serve as the Legal Department's primary liaison with Ace's Indirect Procurement, IT contract coordinators, and other departments for contract lifecycle management, including monitoring Ace's contract management system (e.g., Ariba) for new requests and assigning matters Develop a working knowledge of Ace's contracts management system and other tools used for the assembly of relevant contract history and the review of contract requests Conduct initial reviews of a variety of contracts to identify legal, regulatory, and policy risks, prepare initial redlines reflecting comments, and coordinate with attorneys to ensure alignment with internal standards. Conduct interviews with business client to determine details regarding contract request. Coordinate contract workflows across Legal, Business, and Data Privacy & Security teams, facilitating effective collaboration and timely resolution of contract-related matters. Maintain and update contract templates to reflect evolving business needs, legal requirements, and best practices. Follow existing contract workflows, focusing on efficiency, scale, and operational excellence and make recommendations for continuous contract process improvements. Support corporate governance activities, including drafting board resolutions, managing Annual Shareholders Meetings, and handling subsidiary formations, dissolutions, and related filings. Engage with internal departments and all levels of management, as well as outside counsel, to support legal operations and strategic initiatives. Assist attorneys in managing the whistleblower complaint program, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up. Review and process outside counsel invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with billing guidelines Other matters as requested by Senior Counsel and legal staff. Required Skills Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree required preferably with a paralegal certificate 2+ years of related experience as a paralegal or other legal field Must work well independently, be self-motivated - follow-up and follow-through skills essential Must be open to supporting all members of Legal team A self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and develop strong relationships with internal teams and our legal partners Possess strong initiative and the interest and ability to learn Regularly uses discretion and independent judgment in matters of consequence for Ace Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgment Focused on effectiveness and efficiency, highly organized, thorough with superior attention to detail Ability to remain focused and flexible to address changes in work requirements Ability to understand your audience and tailor communications of complicated materials to the audience in each situation Notary Public a plus Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications Compensation Details: $74700 - $93600 per year With a 15% annual incentive opportunity! Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand. In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including: Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!) Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation. Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability ) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review We know the work environment matters. That's why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more! Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off Adoption cost reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events Identity theft protection Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies. Want to be notified when new jobs are posted? Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts: Create Job Alert We want to hear from you! When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets. Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws. Disclaimer The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written "Position Description" is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

ESPN is seeking a seasoned attorney for the role of Senior Counsel. This position will report to the Lead Counsel and will assist and support the Lead Counsel, Chief Counsel, General Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and requirements of the corporation. Areas of focus will include, but are not limited to, unscripted/scripted original content acquisitions and production. ESPN will consider placement of this position in Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, or Bristol, CT. What You Will Do: Maintains current knowledge of substantial range of federal, state, and local laws and of legislative and regulatory developments, analyzes how these might impact ESPN, and conceives and recommends compliance actions Serves as primary Legal Department representative for assigned ESPN departments or categories Drafts contracts and other legal documents, recommends approval/modification of contracts proposed by outside parties, and negotiates with outside parties Possesses and maintains (including through continuing legal education) knowledge in specialized legal areas, including emerging trends, specifically in connection with (1) content (including scripted/unscripted audiovisual programming, licensing and production); (2) intellectual property (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity); (3) marketing and promotion; and/or (4) digital (including social) media and platforms Conceives and recommends strategies and tactics in response to legislative and regulatory developments and other events or anticipated actions Keeps internal clients (and Legal leadership team) fully informed of relevant legal issues and implications of their current operations and proposed actions and, advises them accordingly of risks and legal consequences of alternative actions Reviews and edits significant guidelines, policies, letters, work orders, and other documents from applicable client departments to ensure that legal implications are appropriately handled Manages outside counsel in their representation of ESPN on litigation and other legal service matters and analyzes the approach and effectiveness of such outside counsel May directly supervise, on a non-exclusive basis, one or more Paralegal and Legal Assistant colleagues, and may supervise individual projects of Counsel(s) Recommends and may implement Legal Department policy at the direction of General Counsel, Chief Counsel and Lead Counsel Operates within the context of defined corporate strategies Recommends and implements enhancements and improvements to established processes and workflows Translates corporate strategy into mid- and long-term goals Translates the analysis and evaluation of trends in ESPN's legal positioning and compliance into recommended corporate actions Conceives and recommends strategies and initiatives to minimize the legal risks of current operations and proposed actions Determines / recommends the language of template legal documents Analyzes the legal implications of proposed ventures and current operations and proposed actions of internal clients Analyzes new laws and legislative and regulatory developments for their potential impact on ESPN Guides or participates in the management of client organizations in the interpretation of complex information Contributes to ensuring the processing efficiencies at all levels of the organizations Ensures that internal clients have an adequate understanding of the law as it applies to their operations Interacts with internal client management Required Qualifications & Skills: A minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including extensive drafting, in a transactional IP practice at a law firm, network/studio, sports league, agency, and/or other in-house legal department A strong understanding of content agreement negotiating (including, by way of example only, audiovisual programming, licensing, and production agreements), intellectual property law (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity), and scripted or unscripted original content acquisitions and production, including audio/visual and music clearances, guild related matters, and/or talent negotiations Familiarity with entertainment, broadcast/cable, internet, mobile, direct-to-consumer, social and other digital media and/or sports businesses Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and analytical skills Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines and execute efficiently against multiple, high-priority and high-volume projects in a fast-paced environment Exceptional ability to respond to and interact with creative and business executives at all levels of seniority in a manner that is personable and professional Exceptional facility with spotting issues, assessing and communicating risks, making common-sense decisions, and finding flexible/creative solutions to achieve business goals Preferred Qualifications: Experience supervising paralegal/legal support staff Education: JD degree or equivalent from an accredited law school Admission to California State Bar, New York State Bar or Connecticut State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel in the applicable state of employment The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $174,600 to $225,800 per year and in New York, NY is $182,900 to $236,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

ESPN is seeking a seasoned attorney for the role of Senior Counsel. This position will report to the Lead Counsel and will assist and support the Lead Counsel, Chief Counsel, General Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and requirements of the corporation. Areas of focus will include, but are not limited to, unscripted/scripted original content acquisitions and production. ESPN will consider placement of this position in Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, or Bristol, CT. What You Will Do: Maintains current knowledge of substantial range of federal, state, and local laws and of legislative and regulatory developments, analyzes how these might impact ESPN, and conceives and recommends compliance actions Serves as primary Legal Department representative for assigned ESPN departments or categories Drafts contracts and other legal documents, recommends approval/modification of contracts proposed by outside parties, and negotiates with outside parties Possesses and maintains (including through continuing legal education) knowledge in specialized legal areas, including emerging trends, specifically in connection with (1) content (including scripted/unscripted audiovisual programming, licensing and production); (2) intellectual property (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity); (3) marketing and promotion; and/or (4) digital (including social) media and platforms Conceives and recommends strategies and tactics in response to legislative and regulatory developments and other events or anticipated actions Keeps internal clients (and Legal leadership team) fully informed of relevant legal issues and implications of their current operations and proposed actions and, advises them accordingly of risks and legal consequences of alternative actions Reviews and edits significant guidelines, policies, letters, work orders, and other documents from applicable client departments to ensure that legal implications are appropriately handled Manages outside counsel in their representation of ESPN on litigation and other legal service matters and analyzes the approach and effectiveness of such outside counsel May directly supervise, on a non-exclusive basis, one or more Paralegal and Legal Assistant colleagues, and may supervise individual projects of Counsel(s) Recommends and may implement Legal Department policy at the direction of General Counsel, Chief Counsel and Lead Counsel Operates within the context of defined corporate strategies Recommends and implements enhancements and improvements to established processes and workflows Translates corporate strategy into mid- and long-term goals Translates the analysis and evaluation of trends in ESPN's legal positioning and compliance into recommended corporate actions Conceives and recommends strategies and initiatives to minimize the legal risks of current operations and proposed actions Determines / recommends the language of template legal documents Analyzes the legal implications of proposed ventures and current operations and proposed actions of internal clients Analyzes new laws and legislative and regulatory developments for their potential impact on ESPN Guides or participates in the management of client organizations in the interpretation of complex information Contributes to ensuring the processing efficiencies at all levels of the organizations Ensures that internal clients have an adequate understanding of the law as it applies to their operations Interacts with internal client management Required Qualifications & Skills: A minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including extensive drafting, in a transactional IP practice at a law firm, network/studio, sports league, agency, and/or other in-house legal department A strong understanding of content agreement negotiating (including, by way of example only, audiovisual programming, licensing, and production agreements), intellectual property law (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity), and scripted or unscripted original content acquisitions and production, including audio/visual and music clearances, guild related matters, and/or talent negotiations Familiarity with entertainment, broadcast/cable, internet, mobile, direct-to-consumer, social and other digital media and/or sports businesses Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and analytical skills Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines and execute efficiently against multiple, high-priority and high-volume projects in a fast-paced environment Exceptional ability to respond to and interact with creative and business executives at all levels of seniority in a manner that is personable and professional Exceptional facility with spotting issues, assessing and communicating risks, making common-sense decisions, and finding flexible/creative solutions to achieve business goals Preferred Qualifications: Experience supervising paralegal/legal support staff Education: JD degree or equivalent from an accredited law school Admission to California State Bar, New York State Bar or Connecticut State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel in the applicable state of employment The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $174,600 to $225,800 per year and in New York, NY is $182,900 to $236,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

ESPN is seeking a seasoned attorney for the role of Senior Counsel. This position will report to the Lead Counsel and will assist and support the Lead Counsel, Chief Counsel, General Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and requirements of the corporation. Areas of focus will include, but are not limited to, unscripted/scripted original content acquisitions and production. ESPN will consider placement of this position in Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, or Bristol, CT. What You Will Do: Maintains current knowledge of substantial range of federal, state, and local laws and of legislative and regulatory developments, analyzes how these might impact ESPN, and conceives and recommends compliance actions Serves as primary Legal Department representative for assigned ESPN departments or categories Drafts contracts and other legal documents, recommends approval/modification of contracts proposed by outside parties, and negotiates with outside parties Possesses and maintains (including through continuing legal education) knowledge in specialized legal areas, including emerging trends, specifically in connection with (1) content (including scripted/unscripted audiovisual programming, licensing and production); (2) intellectual property (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity); (3) marketing and promotion; and/or (4) digital (including social) media and platforms Conceives and recommends strategies and tactics in response to legislative and regulatory developments and other events or anticipated actions Keeps internal clients (and Legal leadership team) fully informed of relevant legal issues and implications of their current operations and proposed actions and, advises them accordingly of risks and legal consequences of alternative actions Reviews and edits significant guidelines, policies, letters, work orders, and other documents from applicable client departments to ensure that legal implications are appropriately handled Manages outside counsel in their representation of ESPN on litigation and other legal service matters and analyzes the approach and effectiveness of such outside counsel May directly supervise, on a non-exclusive basis, one or more Paralegal and Legal Assistant colleagues, and may supervise individual projects of Counsel(s) Recommends and may implement Legal Department policy at the direction of General Counsel, Chief Counsel and Lead Counsel Operates within the context of defined corporate strategies Recommends and implements enhancements and improvements to established processes and workflows Translates corporate strategy into mid- and long-term goals Translates the analysis and evaluation of trends in ESPN's legal positioning and compliance into recommended corporate actions Conceives and recommends strategies and initiatives to minimize the legal risks of current operations and proposed actions Determines / recommends the language of template legal documents Analyzes the legal implications of proposed ventures and current operations and proposed actions of internal clients Analyzes new laws and legislative and regulatory developments for their potential impact on ESPN Guides or participates in the management of client organizations in the interpretation of complex information Contributes to ensuring the processing efficiencies at all levels of the organizations Ensures that internal clients have an adequate understanding of the law as it applies to their operations Interacts with internal client management Required Qualifications & Skills: A minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including extensive drafting, in a transactional IP practice at a law firm, network/studio, sports league, agency, and/or other in-house legal department A strong understanding of content agreement negotiating (including, by way of example only, audiovisual programming, licensing, and production agreements), intellectual property law (copyright, trademark, rights of publicity), and scripted or unscripted original content acquisitions and production, including audio/visual and music clearances, guild related matters, and/or talent negotiations Familiarity with entertainment, broadcast/cable, internet, mobile, direct-to-consumer, social and other digital media and/or sports businesses Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and analytical skills Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines and execute efficiently against multiple, high-priority and high-volume projects in a fast-paced environment Exceptional ability to respond to and interact with creative and business executives at all levels of seniority in a manner that is personable and professional Exceptional facility with spotting issues, assessing and communicating risks, making common-sense decisions, and finding flexible/creative solutions to achieve business goals Preferred Qualifications: Experience supervising paralegal/legal support staff Education: JD degree or equivalent from an accredited law school Admission to California State Bar, New York State Bar or Connecticut State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel in the applicable state of employment The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $174,600 to $225,800 per year and in New York, NY is $182,900 to $236,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.