Senior Counsel – Contracts & Risk Management
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About the Company
At Tanger, our mission is to create shopping destinations that entertain, inspire, and bring our communities together. Guided by our vision to lead the evolution of shopping, we’ve spent over four decades innovating the retail experience as a premier owner and operator of outlet and open-air centers.
We live our values every day: we lead with integrity, foster inclusion, and embrace innovation to drive meaningful change. These principles come to life through our actions—we build trust, challenge the status quo, win together, and continuously push boundaries to deliver exceptional value and experiences to make it happen.
Tanger team members are our most important asset, and we’re proud to offer an environment where everyone is welcomed, respected, heard, supported, and able to thrive. Our emphasis on relationships, employee growth, and exciting career opportunities sets us apart. And our spirit of innovation, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence brings us together.
About the Role
In our continued mission to create shopping destinations that entertain, inspire, and bring communities together, Tanger is seeking a
Senior Counsel – Contracts & Risk ManagementThis role offers the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively,
supported by a flexible, Teams-driven workplace designed to empower connection, innovation, and impact across geographies.
About the Tanger Perks:
Competitive salary
Generous Suite of Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401(k) match
Paid PTO and Holidays
Paid Volunteer Hours
Team Member Paid Leave Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Incentives
Group Life and Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Team Member Discounts
And more…
How can you contribute to what we do?
The Senior Counsel - Contracts & Risk Management will draft, review, and negotiate legal documents; manage general liability litigation, risk, and dispute resolution matters; provide legal guidance across departments including technology, risk, marketing, and operations; interpret legal rights and obligations; and support departmental initiatives and team development.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents specifically including SAAS agreements, contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, and corporate policies.
- Manage general liability litigation, disputes, bankruptcies, and lien matters, coordinating with outside counsel and internal stakeholders.
- Provide legal guidance to technology, marketing, leasing, field teams, and other departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws, generally, and more specifically, laws related to cyber security and PII.
- Conduct legal research and interpret legal documents to determine company obligations and risks.
- Respond to regulatory inquiries and manage claims with governmental agencies.
- Assist with protection and management of company intellectual property including trademarks and copyrights.
- Mentor and support legal and administrative staff; provide guidance and training as needed.
- Review legal documents prepared by team members for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
COMPETENCIES:
- Strong legal knowledge across contracts, technology, marketing, litigation, and employment law.
- Excellent analytical, research, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Leadership skills with ability to mentor and guide team members.
- Upholds confidentiality, ethics, and company core values.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
- 9+ years of legal experience in-house or similar environment.
- Experience in contracts, leasing, and/or litigation.
Hiring Range Disclaimer
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Tanger's total compensation package for employees.
Hiring Range: $100,00 - $150,000 per year
Experience the difference and be a part of our extraordinary team!
EEO and E-verify
Tanger values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and unique contributions and is committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued and respected. Our talent management approach, which includes policy development, training, goals, and targets, is aimed at fostering a fair, inclusive, collaborative, and innovative culture.
Tanger is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Accessibility Note: If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, or if you are unable to use the online application, please request accommodation or ask for an alternative method of applying by emailing:
All recruitment is managed internally; unsolicited agency submissions from recruiters or staffing agencies will not be considered.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security EOE. Drug Free Workplace. A background check will be conducted for this position. Tanger Management, LLC participates in E-Verify.
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