Franchise & Contracts Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY

Habit Burger & Grill is looking for a paralegal to join its Legal Department. Reporting to the Chief People & Legal Officer, this role will be responsible for providing legal support in the areas of franchising, contracts, and corporate matters. The ideal candidate for this role will be an effective communicator, detail oriented, collaborates well cross-functionally, and can manage multiple competing priorities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Preparation and Maintenance
  • Assist in drafting and updating FDD in compliance with federal and state regulations. 
  • Ensure timely filing and compliance with disclosure requirements. 
• Franchise Agreement Management
  • Prepare, review, and finalize franchise and related agreements for execution by franchisees in a timely and accurate manner
  • Track agreement expirations, renewals, and terminations. 
• Assist in drafting, revising, and finalizing various types of contracts, including NDAs and vendor agreements. 
• Manage databases to ensure accurate record-keeping of all contracts and related documents. 
• Maintain and update corporate records, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, and amendments.
• Assist with other legal matters relating to Franchising, Contracts, and Corporate compliance as needed.
• Coordinate with external counsel as needed. 

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3+ years of legal experience; relevant in-house and transactional experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Completion of a paralegal program with a Paralegal Certificate or Degree in Paralegal Studies preferred
• Understanding of commercial contracts, franchising, corporate documents, and corporate entity formation
• Experience in restaurant or retail industry a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus additional sick days

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $86,300 to $101,400 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Yum! Brands and at The Habit Restaurants, LLC, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. The Habit Restaurants, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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Employment eligibility to work with Yum! in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

BENEFITS

Competitive salary with benefits including:

• Up to 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating holidays
• Company provided Recharge Days to unplug and reenergize
• Flexible Hybrid Work Environment
• Competitive bonus program for eligible roles
• Recognition based culture

FAMILY BENEFITS:

• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits including prescription drug benefits & 100% preventative care starting on Day 1
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their dependents

ADDITIONAL PERKS:

• Onsite gym with brand-new equipment and fitness classes
• 401(k) benefit plan with a 6% matching contribution
• Up to 2 Paid Days to Volunteer for any non-profit or charitable organization important to you

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.