Description:
Position Overview:The General Counsel will provide legal support across employment law, labor cases, commercial contracts, and compliance matters. This role requires someone with strong legal expertise combined with a business-oriented mindset to help HAZA Foods navigate legal complexities while supporting operational success.
The ideal candidate will have experience drafting legal filings, responding to legal disputes, preparing court-related documents (though this role may require in-person litigation) and strong litigation skills for case management with outside counsel.
Key Responsibilities:
Labor & Employment Law
- Provide legal guidance on employment and labor law matters, including wage and hour compliance, workplace policies, and employee relations issues.
- Support HR and operations in handling employment disputes, EEOC claims, and labor-related legal matters.
- Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, and internal policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, franchise agreements, and supplier partnerships.
- Assist with visa applications, processing, and compliance for international employees.
- Provide legal counsel on corporate governance, risk management, and business transactions.
- Ensure adherence to employment laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Stay updated on legal developments that may impact the business and provide proactive recommendations to leadership.
- Prepare legal filings, responses, and supporting documentation for labor-related cases and contract disputes.
- Work with external legal counsel when necessary to support complex cases.
- Assist with internal investigations and regulatory audits, ensuring all legal documentation is properly maintained.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed attorney in Texas.
- 7+ years of experience in employment law, contract law, or corporate legal matters.
- Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills.
- Strong background in labor law, contracts, and compliance.
- Proven ability to translate legal concepts into business-friendly language and provide strategic legal solutions.
- Experience in QSR, restaurant, hospitality, or franchise law is a plus.
- Ability to provide business-oriented legal solutions that align with company objectives.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
