Legal Counsel Rotational at BJ's Wholesale Club

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Internship, Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Retail, WholesaleIndustries

Requirements

  • J.D. from top law school; top 25% of class strongly preferred
  • Active licensure in at least one jurisdiction expected by fall of first year of program (Massachusetts bar admission not required)
  • Team-first mentality coupled with exceptional drive
  • Confidence without ego
  • Pragmatic and commercially minded approach
  • Ownership
  • Ability to build strong working relationships
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills
  • Analytical abilities
  • Attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Participate in BJ’s Corporate Counsel Development Program as a 3-year residency with the in-house legal team, immediately post law school
  • Rotate through 14 key subject areas: Employment, Real Estate, Immigration, Compliance, New Markets, Marketing, Governance, Litigation, Commercial Contracting, SEC Reporting, Legal Ops, Intellectual Property, Privacy + Data Security, Licensing
  • Engage in business client interactions and take on meaningful responsibility during all rotations
  • Participate in formalized mentorship program and practice area learning objectives
  • Complete third-party training programs: Year 1 - ACC’s Corporate Counsel University; Year 2 - ACC’s In-House Counsel Certification; Year 3 - ACC’s Boston University Questrom School of Business Mini MBA for In-House Counsel; All Years - ProEdge (PwC’s learning platform)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Legal ResearchContract DraftingCorporate LawCommercial LawRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementNegotiationLegal Writing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include weekly pay, free BJ’s memberships, generous paid time off, flexible health benefits with medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA options, 401(k) with company match, and an employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount.

What is the structure of the Legal Counsel role?

The role is part of BJ’s Corporate Counsel Development Program, assuming a 3-year residency with the in-house legal team immediately post law school, rotating through 14 key subject areas like Employment, Real Estate, Immigration, Compliance, and others, with supervision by senior attorneys.

What qualities are required to succeed in this role?

Success requires a team-first mentality with exceptional drive, confidence without ego, pragmatic and commercially minded approach, ownership, ability to build strong relationships, intellectual curiosity, exceptional communication and organizational skills, analytical abilities, attention to detail, and being a fun colleague.

What is the company culture like at BJ’s Wholesale Club?

BJ’s is powered by over 30,000 team members who make a real impact, built on purpose and opportunity, with team members at the heart of everything and a focus on growth together in a meaningful environment.

What makes a strong candidate for the Legal Counsel position?

Strong candidates are recent law school graduates with a team-first mentality, exceptional drive, confidence without ego, pragmatic approach, ownership, relationship-building skills, intellectual curiosity, and table stakes skills like communication, organization, analysis, and attention to detail.

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