Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel, Contracts and Regulatory
Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Corporate Counsel, Contracts and Regulatory, is tasked with handling a variety of legal and regulatory matters with a primary focus on drafting and negotiating contracts and providing advertising review and support. This generalist position requires the candidate to be enthusiastic about learning new areas of law and contributing value to the company in a cost-effective manner. Key responsibilities include:
- Independently reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various business-related contracts, amendments, and templates. This includes but is not limited to Master Service Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, Technology and SaaS Agreements, Supply Chain Agreements, Creative, Media, Content and Influencer Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Charitable Sponsorship Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Joint Promotion Agreements, and Nondisclosure Agreements.
- Offering clear, concise, and practical legal and commercial advice to the business on a broad range of business and contractual issues. This involves coordinating with other legal team members and stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration across all organizational levels.
- Reviewing and providing legal advice on marketing and advertising materials, including digital content, print ads, social media campaigns, video advertisements, and promotional materials.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable advertising laws, including truth-in-advertising, consumer protection, data privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory requirements, particularly those related to the restaurant industry and food and packaging laws.
- Staying informed about new laws, regulations, and industry trends that could impact the company, and proactively identifying risks and cost-effective mitigating actions.
Other functions include:
- Researching and advising on various legal and business matters as they arise, such as nutritional requirements, packaging laws, and state and local regulations relating to food and packaging.
- Providing general legal support to various business teams, including supply chain, marketing, and culinary. This involves general corporate and commercial research, analysis, and advice on a wide range of business and legal issues, managing legal risks, and assisting with key transactions and projects as requested.
Education and Experience Information:
- JD degree from an accredited law school.
- At least 5-7 years of legal experience, preferably in both private practice and as an in-house lawyer.
- Member of a State Bar in good standing.
- Commercial contracts experience, with experience negotiating and drafting contracts.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Excellent writing, drafting, and verbal communication skills.
- Sound judgment with the ability to make clear and reasoned recommendations.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Senior Corporate Counsel, Contracts and Regulatory position.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, applicants are advised to review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.
