Description:

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future
Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. The Third-Largest Pizza Chain is a company where our colleagues make an impact.

Your Mission:
In this role, you will act as primary counsel to The Third-Largest Pizza Chain (and its affiliates') International team, work independently to provide legal advice on the following topics, as well as on assigned projects:

Franchising and licensing
Real estate and development
Operations
Marketing and Advertising
Supply Chain and Importation
Trademarks
Dispute Resolution
Corporate governance
Transactional matters
Food Safety
Food labeling

How you will make an impact:

Under the direction of the Assistant General Counsel, carries out assigned legal activities of the organization.
Prepares and reviews various legal instruments and documents, including contracts, leases, licenses, purchases sales, real estate, etc.
Negotiating and/or drafting complex or critical international agreements.
Researching and drafting policies for approval. Assisting with implementation as needed.
Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for organization and ensures the organization is compliant with relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
Conducts research and analysis of specific legal questions and scenarios and prepares a response.
Manages outside counsel worldwide on a variety of matters.
Handles other legal matters as assigned.
Reviews legal publications and pending legislation and advises management of changes that impact the company. Monitors emerging legal trends and rulings.
Develops and maintains comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of a particular content area, with broad reach in several other specialties.
Manage one or more paralegals, providing guidance, coaching, mentoring, and inspiration.

Who You Are:

Bachelor's degree. Law Degree from an accredited U.S. law school. Admission to the bar of at least one of the 50 U.S. states.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a law firm or corporate legal department.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with multiple individuals, including attorneys, senior management, and business colleagues.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and client needs.
Proven capability of actively participating in and influencing cross-functional teams.
Proven negotiation skills.
Computer proficiency with strong knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Evidence of ability to analyze, problem-solve and make decisions, including viable alternative options.
Practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and the ability to effectively counsel clients by providing them with clear, concise advice, and creative solutions where necessary, on established timelines to meet their business needs.
Professional, reliable, enthusiastic, self-reliant, self-motivated, and demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with all groups while addressing people courageously, directly, and candidly.
Experience in domestic and/or international franchise law strongly preferred.
Ability to work as part of a team and provide legal advice to people at all levels within the organization.

Where You'll Work:

Works in a hybrid or remote work environment.
This position requires travel up to 10% of the time and ability to adhere to the corporate travel policies and procedures.