Kahala, a globally recognized leader in quick-service restaurant franchising, has an opportunity for a Legal Administrator to join its Legal Team in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kahala franchisees and partners operate a portfolio of 32 QSR brands including Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie, Baja Fresh, Pinkberry, among others, in over 20 countries around the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

We are bringing on another responsible, detail-oriented, self-starter to our in-house Legal team to assist with document managing, processing, review, and preparation, as well as project management. The ideal candidate will have approximately 3-5 years’ experience in a legal/human resources role, will collaborate with peers, and independently investigate and proactively resolve matters on their own. The ideal candidate will also have experience in managing, processing, and understanding commercial real estate leases and the administration of certain human resources matters and issues.  Currently, this is a hybrid remote/in-person position, subject to change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Document preparation - gathering and organizing information from multiple sources (i.e. different teammates via emails/dashboards, third-party websites, etc.)
• Document drafting – entering information into pre-determined Word document templates (the templates themselves are mainly managed by Sr. Paralegals/Attorneys)
• Ongoing verification and abstraction of lease information with requisite updating and maintaining lease database(s)
• Maintain the records of lease documents and associated correspondence
• Interpret lease language and respond to internal and external inquiries
• Dispute resolution between landlords, franchisees/licensees, and various company entities with an emphasis on maintaining a good relationship with all parties
• Research and preparation of various reports as requested by other company departments such as Accounting or Operations
• Communicate with, support, and serve as an intradepartmental liaison
• Administrative and other special projects as assigned
• Organization and maintenance of vendor contracts
• Information gathering related to concerns or reports involving corporate restaurant locations
• Assist with preparation of compliance materials related to various legal areas
• Assist with internal projects within the Legal Department – examples may include, but are not limited to, organizing and completing written checklists related to approval processes, verification and abstraction of certain information with requisite updating and maintaining our legal database(s)

 PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Very organized.
• Strong commitment to being a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple projects and adjust workload accordingly.
• Strong professional communication skills, primarily written but also verbal.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a legal/human resources role
• Experience with Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word required
• Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task and deal with shifting priorities
• Experience in franchising or restaurant/retail/service/hospitality management is a plus, but not a requirement

Please submit resume, cover letter, and a list of references.

Benefits (Subject to Change):

• 401(k) matching, including Roth options
• 3 Medical insurance plans
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (10 holidays, 3 weeks PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Wellness programs
• Hybrid work schedule