Description:

Our Global Brew Crew is seeking a Legal Counsel to be based in our Los Angeles office.

This role will report to the VP, Global Head of Legal and provide legal support for CBTL's company-owned and franchised operations in North America, as well as its affiliated entities in the region. This role requires a strong generalist background with experience across a broad range of legal areas, including contracts, franchising, employment, litigation, and regulatory compliance. The Legal Counsel will partner closely with internal teams, work with external counsel, and deliver practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will focus on:

Contracts & Transactions: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including franchise, distribution, manufacturing, supply, service, financing, purchase/sale, and vendor contracts.
Litigation Support: Manage litigation matters in North America in coordination with internal and external counsel, including monitoring claims, assessing risks, developing strategies, and negotiating settlements across areas such as real estate, franchise, intellectual property, and class actions.
Regulatory & Compliance: Advise on employment, privacy, consumer protection, and marketing laws; review promotional campaigns and contests for legal compliance; research and apply data privacy requirements.
Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate maintenance for CBTL's North America entities and support related governance matters.
Advisory & Counsel: Provide day-to-day legal advice to business leaders and staff at all levels, ensuring practical, solution-oriented guidance aligned with company goals.

Your Ingredients

J.D. (or foreign equivalent) with active membership in a U.S. state bar.
California State Bar membership preferred; if not admitted, must be eligible and willing to obtain Registered In-House Counsel status in California and maintain it during employment.
Minimum 4 years of law firm and/or in-house experience.
Procurement, human resources, real estate, data privacy, franchise, and litigation experience preferred.
The ideal candidate is one who received quality training at a law firm and then successfully transitioned to an in-house position.