We’re looking for a proactive, business-minded attorney with 2–5 years of experience to support our Legal Department. This in-house role offers a dynamic mix of litigation and dispute management, contract drafting and negotiation, and day-to-day legal guidance for internal teams. Experience in franchise law is a plus, but not required. If you're a junior attorney eager to grow your career with an iconic hospitality brand, we’d love to hear from you! This position is in-office Monday–Thursday, with a hybrid schedule on Fridays, and reports directly to the General Counsel.
Please include a cover letter with your application.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Litigation & Dispute Management:
o Oversee pre-litigation matters and manage active litigation in collaboration with outside counsel.
o Review pleadings, monitor case strategy and progress, and help manage litigation budgets and timelines.
o Maintain internal systems for litigation tracking, reporting, and risk assessment.
o Assist with litigation holds; discovery responses; and gathering documents requested in discovery or by third parties.
o Assist with insurance issues related to litigation, including coverage disputes and communication with third parties
• Commercial Contracts:
o Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, service agreements, NDAs, and technology agreements.
o Provide practical, risk-based advice to internal stakeholders during contract negotiations.
• Franchise Support:
o Provide legal guidance on franchise-related matters, including franchisee disputes, terminations, and contract enforcement.
o Collaborate on updates to franchise agreements and disclosure documents as needed.
o Review and draft franchise documents for transfers, new openings, and terminations and support the Contracts team as needed.
• General Legal Support:
o Support cross-functional teams including operations, marketing, sales, and HR on a variety of legal issues.
o Assist in developing internal legal resources, policies, and training materials.
o Stay informed on relevant legal and regulatory developments.
• Regulatory & Risk Management
o Maintain policies and procedures to promote a culture of compliance across the franchise network.
o Track regulatory developments and implement changes in compliance practices as needed.
o Monitor and assist with insurance compliance of franchisees.
o Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Required
o J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
o 2–5 years of legal experience, including experience in litigation management and/or commercial contract review.
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide clear, business-oriented legal advice.
o Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and managing multiple priorities.
o Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
o Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Preferred
o Experience working in-house or advising clients in a franchising, multi-unit, or consumer-facing business model.
o Familiarity with the legal and regulatory framework governing franchising (FTC Franchise Rule, state laws, etc.).
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