Description:

Job Description:
Who We Are:
We're not in the wing business. We're in the flavor business. It's been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we're just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It's flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

What We'll Need
The Associate Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities Is Responsible for Assisting the Counsel, Corporate & Securities in Conducting the Legal Affairs of Wingstop Inc. and Its Subsidiaries (the “company”). a Key Responsibility for The Role Will Be Helping Ensure Legal Compliance with (i) Federal Securities Laws and (ii) Federal and State Franchise Laws.

The Successful Candidate Must Also Be Business-Minded and Solution-Oriented, Possessing an Innate Client-Service Mentality. Judgment and Leadership Are Key Qualitative Job Requirements.

The Company Is Seeking a Corporate Attorney with Extensive Experience Representing Public Companies for A Highly Visible Role in The Company's Legal Team. Reporting Directly to The Svp, General Counsel & Secretary, This Attorney Will Assist with And/or Manage a Broad Spectrum of Corporate and Transactional Legal Work, Including Public-Company Sec Reporting Activities; Nasdaq Compliance Activities; General Corporate Governance Work, Support for The Board of Directors and Collaborating with Other Members of The Legal Team on Various Strategic Initiatives.

Assist with The Preparation and Review of Reports Filed with The Sec Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Including Disclosures on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, and Section 16 Reporting.
Assist with The Preparation and Review of The Company's Annual Proxy Statement, and The Planning and Execution of The Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Provide Advice and Counsel on Delaware Corporate Law, Nasdaq Regulations, and General Corporate Governance Matters.
Draft, Review, Negotiate and Interpret a Wide Range of Commercial Agreements in Support of Various Company Teams, Including Franchise Compliance, Marketing, Confidentiality Agreements, Vendor/supplier Contracts, Consulting Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Manufacturing Agreements, and Licensing Agreements.
Draft and Review Materials to Be Provided to The Board of Directors and Its Committees and Draft Meeting Minutes.
Draft and Review Amendments to Governance Documents, Corporate Policies, and Board Committee Charters.
Assist in The Management of The Company's Corporate Subsidiaries and Miscellaneous Compliance Matters.
Continuously Improve Yourself and The Legal Team by Identifying and Implementing Improvements in Processes, Forms and Operations.
Respond Promptly to Requests from Internal Clients and Summarize and Communicate Legal Risks to Allow Internal Teams to Balance Risk with The Company's Business Objectives.
Keeping Informed of New Laws, Regulations, and Industry Trends Affecting the Company, and Assisting with The Development of Policies and Training as Needed.
Provide Leadership on Cross-Functional Teams, Identify Legal Issues, and Provide Legal Options / Analysis of Possible Legal Solutions, All While Interacting with External Counsel, Advisors, External Vendors, and Business Partners.

What You'll Need:

Law Degree from A Nationally Recognized Law School and Member of A State Bar.
3-5 Years' Experience in Legal Practice (either in A Large Law Firm or A Combination of A Large Law Firm and In-House Experience).
Significant Experience Working as A Corporate Attorney and Providing Legal Advice on A Broad Set of General Corporate Matters, with Increasing Levels of Responsibility.
Significant Experience Working on Sec Reporting, Nasdaq, Delaware Corporate Law and Corporate Governance Matters.
Excellent Organizational and Planning Skills and The Capacity to Simultaneously Handle a Variety of Complex, Detailed Matters Under Deadline Pressure.
Strong Demonstrated Experience Drafting and Negotiating Contracts.
Excellent Written, Oral, and Analytical Skills and An Ability to Communicate Complex Issues in A Simple Way and To Orchestrate Plans to Resolve Issues and Mitigate Risks.
Ability to Form Strong Working Relationships with Other Team Members and Partners While Maintaining Firm Adherence to Proper Legal Standards.
Sound Business Judgment and Strategic Thinking. Flexibility and An Interest in Working on A Broad Variety of Legal Matters in Order to Understand and Advise the Company on Legal Implications of Its Business Strategy.
Attention to Detail and The Ability to Work Individually, Within a Multi-Disciplinary Team, as Well as With External Partners and Vendors.

Who You Are:
No Job Is Too Small. You Recognize that The Real Work Happens in The Restaurants, and Everything We Do Should Support Their Success. You Stay Humble, Roll up Your Sleeves, and Always Look for Ways to Help. You Learn from Others and Contribute Wherever You Can.

You Care Deeply About Doing Great Work and Driving Results. You're Curious, Ask Questions, and Seek out Opportunities to Improve. You Don't Just Point out Problems—you Bring Solutions, Ideas, and Perspectives that Move the Team Forward.

You Take Full Responsibility for Your Work and See Things Through to Completion. You Aren't Afraid to Fail Because You Know that Failure Is a Part of Learning and Growth. You Take Action, Move Fast, and Keep Pushing Forward.

You Lead with Empathy, Respect, and Emotional Intelligence. You Collaborate Effectively, Fostering a Culture of Trust and Constructive Feedback. You Understand the Importance of Teamwork and Ensure that Your Actions Build Others up Rather than Break Them Down.

You Push Yourself and Others to Be Better. You Embrace Healthy Conflict, Knowing that Great Ideas and Strong Teams Emerge from Honest, Constructive Conversations. You Believe that Leaders Create Leaders and Are Committed to Fostering a Culture of Growth, Challenge, and Continuous Improvement.

Benefits:
Flavor Perks:

Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees
One Paid Volunteer Day of Your Choice
Competitive Bonus Structure for Eligible Roles
Team Member Stock Purchase Plan
Health Savings or Flexible Spending Account Options
401k – (dollar for Dollar on The First 3% and Then 50 Cents on The Dollar for The Next 2% for Team Member Contributions up To 5% of Eligible Compensation)
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Basic Life and Ad&d Insurance Provided
Pet Insurance
Education Assistance
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Fun Is the Best Flavor:

Lunch Provided Every Tuesday and Thursday in Office
Work from Home Fridays
Discount on Wingstop Gift Cards
Onsite Game Room

Wingstop Provides Equal Opportunities for Everyone that Works for Us and Everyone that Applies to Join Our Team, without Regard to Sex or Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Age, Race, Religious Creed, Color, National Origin, Ancestry, Pregnancy, Physical or Mental Disability, Medical Condition, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Any Service, Past, Present, or Future, in The Uniformed Services of The United States (military or Veteran Status), or Any Other Consideration Protected by Federal, State, or Local Law.