Wright Brothers · 1 month ago
Sr. Corporate Counsel - Franchising
Covina, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWright Brothers is part of the Jollibee Group, the largest restaurant company in the Philippines, which is expanding its operations in the U.S. The Sr. Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice and services to support JFCUSA, focusing on franchising and ensuring legal compliance across various functions.
Restaurants
Responsibilities
Participate in the negotiation, drafting and execution of JFCUSA’s agreements including manufacturing, distribution, supply, service, financing and purchase and sale agreements as well as franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements and amendments thereto
Manage litigation, including monitoring claims filed against or on behalf of JFCUSA, including judging the merits of disputes, developing litigation strategies and negotiating settlements of disputes where warranted. Claims may include enforcing franchisee terminations, contract obligations and protecting intellectual property rights
Advise on franchise marketing materials, default notices, franchisee committees, and any and all aspects of the franchisor/franchisee relationship
Provide day-to-day legal counsel and training to multiple levels of staff within JFCUSA
Qualification
Required
At least 5+ years of legal experience
Graduation from an ABA accredited law school
Licensed in Colorado or California
Attorney at law firm and/or in-house experience
Generalist and franchise experience
Strong critical thinker and problem solver with a positive attitude
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to deviate from a schedule
Ability to multi-task and juggle many projects at once
Extremely responsive
Ability to roll up one's sleeves and do the work
Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively
Can demonstrate initiative and creativity in problem solving
Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with everyone from top executives to store-level employees
Ability to stand behind convictions, demonstrate initiative and think creatively
Organized and reliable
Team-player with will to win
Preferred
Located in Denver, Colorado (preferred) or West Covina, California
Ability to be registered as in-house counsel in Colorado or California
Company
Wright Brothers
From our humble beginnings, we are now proud to call ourselves London’s leading specialist’s shellfish supplier and seafood restaurateurs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase