Franchise Attorney & Chief Legal Officer

Large restaurant & hospitality group in Dallas area is seeking to add a Chief Legal Officer & Franchise Attorney to the team. 

What do we seek? 
- 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

- 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

MUST HAVE 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: Skill 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.