Lead Counsel, Technology & Digital

Region: Shelton, CT USA

Ready for a fresh, new career? Look no further because one of the world's most iconic brands can help you get there.

Why Join Us?

At Subway, "better" is baked into our DNA. We are a brand that believes in continued improvement ... in our lives, our businesses, and our planet. From the handshake that started our very first sandwich shop to earning our position as one of the world's leading restaurant brands, we've always embraced change and the path ahead. And today, we're making better living way easier.

Our purpose is about more than the food we serve in our restaurants. It's centered on fueling healthy businesses and healthier lives. It is one of the most exciting times to join the Subway team and contribute to our transformational journey.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity to support our Legal team as a Lead Counsel, Technology & Digital based in the USA. The Lead Counsel, Technology & Digital leads and supports negotiations and contracting in connection with the procurement of global and domestic technology products and services. This role also provides ongoing legal support for the Brand's global programs and initiatives which depend on technology, such as Remote Order (e-commerce channels), Restaurant Technologies, Off-Premises Innovation, and Enterprise Technology, among others.

If you feel that this is the role for you, and you are successful with your application, be ready to be Bold, Empowered, Accountable, and ready to have Fun in a fast paced and agile working environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review, draft, and negotiate legal terms, both for complex and routine contracts attending technology products and services, e.g., software licensing and support, delivery of anything (software, platform, infrastructure, hardware, data) as a service, equipment purchase and maintenance, consulting, professional and other services agreements. 
• Provide legal advice concerning business to business agreements as well as business to customer relationships, including in relation to software and hardware supply, outsourcing, data rights, development agreements, cloud and as-a-Service agreements, and other contracts.
• Oversee and provide guidance to in-house and outside counsel supporting the team.
• Identify and engage appropriate stakeholders and subject matter experts on Legal, Risk, Technology, Tax, and business teams to escalate issues.
• Research and prepare guidance on technology and contractual issues.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications (some examples listed below):

• 6+ years of attorney experience in technology and commercial transactions.
• 3+ years' experience in a top law firm. In-house experience is a plus.
• Exceptional communications, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with data protection and privacy issues and concerns in the context of domestic and international technology and commercial transactions.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines.
• Enthusiastic team player.

What do we Offer?

• Insurance Plans (Medical/Life)
• 401K
• Competitive Bonus
• Mobility Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• Volunteering time
• And Many More.....

Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, qualifications, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.