Chief Legal Officer - 1756635

SALARY: $220K-$260K

About the job

Job brief

- Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to the executive team and board of directors

- Oversee all legal matters and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

- Manage and lead a team of attorneys and legal professionals

- Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risk and protect the organization's interests

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and legal documents

- Conduct legal research and stay up-to-date on relevant laws and industry trends

- Represent the organization in legal proceedings, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation

- Collaborate with external counsel as needed

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

- Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction

- Proven experience as a Chief Legal Officer or similar role in a corporate setting

- Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, employment law, and intellectual property law

- Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters and provide strategic advice to senior leadership

- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage a team of attorneys and legal professionals

- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

- Proven track record of success in managing legal risks and ensuring compliance

-Industry experience required. Handling franchises including: Applebee's, Arbys, Burger King, GNC, IHop, Papa John, Popeyes, Taco Bueno, and McAlister's.

Skills:

- Project management: Ability to effectively plan, organize, and execute legal projects.

- Operations management: Experience overseeing legal operations within an organization.

- Senior leadership: Ability to provide strategic guidance to senior executives.

- Manage: Skills in managing a team of attorneys and legal professionals.

- Negotiate: Proficiency in negotiating contracts, agreements, and settlements.

- Strategic planning: Ability to develop long-term legal strategies aligned with organizational goals.

- Leadership: Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate the legal team.

- Process improvement: Aptitude for identifying opportunities for process improvement within legal operations.

- Business development: Ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities for the organization.

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

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