Employment Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary

Denny’s is a leading company committed to excellence, innovation, and integrity. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where talented professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact. We are currently seeking a highly qualified legal professional to join our team in a dual-capacity role.

JOB SUMMARY
This dual-role position reporting to the Chief Legal Officer supports the company’s legal and governance functions by providing expert counsel on employment law matters and assisting in the execution of corporate secretarial duties. The ideal candidate will ensure legal compliance, mitigate risk, and promote sound governance practices across the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Key Responsibilities)
 

Employment Counsel Duties

• Provide legal advice on employment law issues including hiring, performance management, terminations, wage and hour compliance, and workplace investigations.
• Draft and review employment-related agreements and policies.
• Monitor and interpret changes in employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with HR to develop compliant and effective employee relations strategies.
• Partner with HR to help manage and respond to employee relations issues and grievances.
• Support internal investigations and compliance reviews.
• Experience working directly with management.
• Experience managing and completing complex projects.
   

Assistant Corporate Secretary Duties

• Assist in preparing materials for Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, resolutions, and minutes.
• Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with governance policies and legal requirements.
• Support the coordination of annual shareholder meetings and related filings.
• Facilitate communication between the Board, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of corporate disclosures and reports.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of legal experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Experience supporting Boards of Directors and senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws and corporate governance practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion.

The typical pay range for this role is:

Please note that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which the position falls. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee as the actual pay will take into account a range of factors, including location and experience.

Denny's, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, criminal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law. 

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact 864-597-8000. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THIS NUMBER TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Denny’s, Inc. participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please contact the DHS at 888-897-7781 or dhs.gov/e-verify.  Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.