Aaron’s, Inc.
400 Galleria Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, USA
Job Description
Posted Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expired Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM We are Aaron’s - an industry leader in the sales and lease-to-own retail industry known for quality brand names and superior customer service. We provide our team members the opportunity to reach their full potential in a team-oriented, high-energy, recognition-based environment with competitive pay and benefits. This is much more than a job – it is a career with purpose. Job Title:
Legal Counsel - Transactions Job Family:
Legal FLSA Status:
Exempt Job Code:
1555 Date Created/Updated
: January 2024 Summary: This position serves will work closely with the Legal Department’s transactions team and business operations for Aaron’s and BrandsMart to review, analyze, negotiate, and draft a wide range of contracts in support of all aspects of Company operations, including, including procurement, sales, franchise, supply-chain, and others. This position may also provide support for M&A and real estate transactions. The position reports to the Associate General Counsel – Transactions and collaborates closely with stakeholders across the Company. Duties and Responsibilities: Along with the Contracts Specialist, serve as first point of contact for most internal clients requesting any type of commercial contract assistance, including with NDAs, procurement, franchise, contract amendments, and other commercial contract-related matters of all types that arise in connection with the Company’s business. Review, analyze, redline, draft, and, as appropriate, negotiate a broad variety of contracts, licenses, professional services agreements, licenses, and other commercial transactions. Provide legal and business advice with regard to enterprise-wide contract negotiations for goods and services, including IT hardware and software, open source, data, technology, equipment, telecommunications, facilities, outsourcing, professional services and consulting agreements. Support strategic initiatives and transactions, including M&A and real estate transactions. Management and supervision of support staff and outside counsel. Special Projects as requested by the Associate General Counsel – Transactions, the Deputy General Counsel, or the General Counsel. Education and Experience: 3+ years of prior experience, including law firm experience with some prior in-house counsel (or similar experience thereto) preferred.
At least 3 years prior experience involving commercial contract review, analysis, and drafting.
Must be licensed attorney who graduated from an ABA accredited law school. Required Skills: Specific knowledge of commercial contracts of all types. Attention to detail, with excellent negotiating, drafting, and practice-management skills and business judgment. Demonstrated analytical ability to proactively identify legal and business risks and provide timely, creative, business-oriented solutions thereto. Ability to effectively communicate information and advice to management in field, Company associates, and members of Senior Management respectively. Ability to manage multiple matters with critical deadlines. Aaron’s Total Rewards Our team members are our greatest asset. As an expression of our appreciation, Aaron’s is proud to offer outstanding career training, competitive performance incentives, excellent advancement opportunities, and a distinctive benefits package which includes: Sundays off Employee assistance program Employee purchase program with exclusive discounts Physical and financial well-being programs Employee Business Resource Groups 401(k) plan with contribution matching Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays Life and disability insurance Medical, dental and vision insurance Paid paternal leave Pay on Demand **Benefits vary based on full- and part-time employment status.
Note that the pay range provided above is the lowest to highest rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. About Aaron’s At Aaron’s we offer sales and lease-to-ownership of specialty items including furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances, and accessories throughout the United States and Canada. Our customers shop at Aaron’s for the same reason you should choose us for the next step in your career – our ability to positively influence people’s lives. If you are looking for a company with the passion and dedication to make a difference in the lives of customers and team members alike, join us today.
Aaron’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrates our team members’ differences, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military duty, gender expression, genetic information, or any other protected class. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact hrsupport@aarons.com. Aaron’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Posted Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expired Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM We are Aaron’s - an industry leader in the sales and lease-to-own retail industry known for quality brand names and superior customer service. We provide our team members the opportunity to reach their full potential in a team-oriented, high-energy, recognition-based environment with competitive pay and benefits. This is much more than a job – it is a career with purpose. Job Title:
Legal Counsel - Transactions Job Family:
Legal FLSA Status:
Exempt Job Code:
1555 Date Created/Updated
: January 2024 Summary: This position serves will work closely with the Legal Department’s transactions team and business operations for Aaron’s and BrandsMart to review, analyze, negotiate, and draft a wide range of contracts in support of all aspects of Company operations, including, including procurement, sales, franchise, supply-chain, and others. This position may also provide support for M&A and real estate transactions. The position reports to the Associate General Counsel – Transactions and collaborates closely with stakeholders across the Company. Duties and Responsibilities: Along with the Contracts Specialist, serve as first point of contact for most internal clients requesting any type of commercial contract assistance, including with NDAs, procurement, franchise, contract amendments, and other commercial contract-related matters of all types that arise in connection with the Company’s business. Review, analyze, redline, draft, and, as appropriate, negotiate a broad variety of contracts, licenses, professional services agreements, licenses, and other commercial transactions. Provide legal and business advice with regard to enterprise-wide contract negotiations for goods and services, including IT hardware and software, open source, data, technology, equipment, telecommunications, facilities, outsourcing, professional services and consulting agreements. Support strategic initiatives and transactions, including M&A and real estate transactions. Management and supervision of support staff and outside counsel. Special Projects as requested by the Associate General Counsel – Transactions, the Deputy General Counsel, or the General Counsel. Education and Experience: 3+ years of prior experience, including law firm experience with some prior in-house counsel (or similar experience thereto) preferred.
At least 3 years prior experience involving commercial contract review, analysis, and drafting.
Must be licensed attorney who graduated from an ABA accredited law school. Required Skills: Specific knowledge of commercial contracts of all types. Attention to detail, with excellent negotiating, drafting, and practice-management skills and business judgment. Demonstrated analytical ability to proactively identify legal and business risks and provide timely, creative, business-oriented solutions thereto. Ability to effectively communicate information and advice to management in field, Company associates, and members of Senior Management respectively. Ability to manage multiple matters with critical deadlines. Aaron’s Total Rewards Our team members are our greatest asset. As an expression of our appreciation, Aaron’s is proud to offer outstanding career training, competitive performance incentives, excellent advancement opportunities, and a distinctive benefits package which includes: Sundays off Employee assistance program Employee purchase program with exclusive discounts Physical and financial well-being programs Employee Business Resource Groups 401(k) plan with contribution matching Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays Life and disability insurance Medical, dental and vision insurance Paid paternal leave Pay on Demand **Benefits vary based on full- and part-time employment status.
Note that the pay range provided above is the lowest to highest rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. About Aaron’s At Aaron’s we offer sales and lease-to-ownership of specialty items including furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances, and accessories throughout the United States and Canada. Our customers shop at Aaron’s for the same reason you should choose us for the next step in your career – our ability to positively influence people’s lives. If you are looking for a company with the passion and dedication to make a difference in the lives of customers and team members alike, join us today.
Aaron’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrates our team members’ differences, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military duty, gender expression, genetic information, or any other protected class. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact hrsupport@aarons.com. Aaron’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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