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Who we are:
Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) has launched some of New York’s most beloved restaurants, cafes and bars, where outstanding food is delivered with our signature warmth and hospitality. Founded by Danny Meyer with the opening of Union Square Cafe in 1985, USHG now extends beyond the walls of its eateries, offering event, consulting and professional development services. We strive to enrich lives through the power of Enlightened Hospitality, and caring for each other first shapes the way we do business. USHG holds 28 James Beard Awards and numerous other accolades for its distinctive style of food and hospitality.
Who you are:
The Legal Operations Coordinator is a key member of Union Square Hospitality Group’s Legal and Compliance team. This role is responsible for working directly with our restaurant and consulting businesses to ensure that legal and compliance matters are handled in a professional and efficient manner. The Legal Operations Coordinator will assist our Legal and Compliance team in a diverse array of legal matters relating to employment, intellectual property, real estate, corporate governance, litigation, commercial contracts and more. The Legal Operations Coordinator will also help to process insurance claims and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices relating to health, food safety and liquor licensing.
What you’ll do:
- Partner with our restaurants and operational leaders on projects to support the long-term growth of our businesses.
- Coordinate information flow relating to litigation, insurance claims and restaurant operations.
- Assist in processing commercial contracts in a manner that prioritizes our business objectives.
- Manage the Legal and Compliance Department’s digital databases, ensuring that contracts and other documents are appropriately categorized and filed.
- Obtain and maintain permits, licenses and informational displays for our restaurants and home office to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and best practices.
- Analyze legal and insurance claim trends and implement risk control measures.
- Coordinate, schedule and participate in internal and external legal and compliance meetings.
- Maintain organizational trackers relating to real estate, litigation, employment law and more and business dashboards highlighting safety and compliance data.
- Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to all USHG team members.
- Take on additional responsibilities and perform other duties as needed to support team objectives and operational success.
What we need from you:
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound, pragmatic judgment and strategic thinking.
- Ability to self-start and handle a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- 2+ years of experience in a legal assistant, paralegal, compliance or operations role is a plus.
What you’ll get from us:
- Annual compensation range of $70,000 – 85,000, with bonus potential*
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
- Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
- Exclusive access to primary care, mental health and other healthcare services through Radish Health
- Annual dining credit and 51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants
- Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
- Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund
*The above represents the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.
Salary- $70,000 - $85,000
