Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Assistant General Counsel, Corporate
Hiring Manager: David King, General Counsel
About the Team
You will be part of the Legal Team that advocates for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. The team provides legal counsel to the Company to allow it to achieve its strategic business objectives while managing risk.
About the Role
The Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, is responsible for providing a broad range of legal services to the Company, with the prime areas of focus being on public reporting and general corporate law. She/he will work closely with management and will supervise outside counsel. She/he will be a business partner who will collaborate effectively across the Company. While this position calls for a substantial amount of independence, the successful candidate will operate as part of a close-knit team of supportive, open, friendly lawyers, paralegals, and other professionals. The position is in the office at 3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, Monday through Thursday, with work-from-home on Friday.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will...
Monitor corporate governance trends and regulatory developments (including new SEC Cybersecurity, Clawback Policy, and ESG rules) and ensure the Company is on track with best practices. Prepare, review and track (i) all ’34 Act filings and reports, ensuring that filings conform with applicable rules and are timely filed, (ii) press releases, earnings releases, and earnings scripts, and (iii) various other corporate actions requiring public disclosure. Manage Board and Committee meeting preparations and materials. Take the lead on legal aspects of the Company’s Sustainability efforts. Provide legal support for the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Foundation. Assist with the Company’s business development efforts. Draft and negotiate commercial contracts. Manage and evaluate outside counsel.
Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe. A technologically and data-driven business. Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits. We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation. We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience. We get to be creative daily. A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas. We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative. We have fun!
We’re excited about you because you have…
At least 4 years of legal experience, including practice at a top-notch law firm. Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements. Demonstrated ability to work creatively and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment. Superior organization and project management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong self-awareness, and honed diplomacy skills. Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills, with an ability to listen actively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization. A professional demeanor and ability to interact at the executive level with persuasiveness and confidence. Strong business acumen. The action-oriented mindset of someone who proactively partners with business leaders to collaborate and resolve challenges. A law degree from a top-tier school and are licensed in good standing to practice law in California.
About Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer. The company’s products, representing distinct merchandise strategies — Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham and GreenRow — are marketed through e-commerce websites, direct-mail catalogs and retail stores. These brands are also part of The Key Rewards, our loyalty and credit card program that offers members exclusive benefits across the Williams-Sonoma family of brands. We operate in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, offer international shipping to customers worldwide, and have unaffiliated franchisees that operate stores in the Middle East, the Philippines, Mexico, South Korea, and India, as well as e-commerce websites in certain locations. We are also proud to be a leader in our industry with our values-based culture and commitment to achieving our sustainability goals. Our company is Good By Design — we’ve deeply ingrained sustainability into our business. From our factories to your home, we’re united in a shared purpose to care for our people and our planet.
Benefits
Once you are here, you can look forward to a wide variety of benefits designed to help you grow, personally and professionally, to keep you healthy, to prepare you for the unexpected, to care for your family and to build a secure future. Depending on your position and your location, here’s a look at what you might be eligible for:
A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channels A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities Paid vacations, holidays and other time-off programs Health benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance program Tax-free commuter benefits A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities Location specific sample sales A business casual work environment Time off to volunteer Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations Company-sponsored community involvement Various discounts on local businesses
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
The expected starting pay range for this position is $180,000 - $225,000 annually Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.