Jollibee Group North America · 1 day ago
Sr. Corporate Counsel - Franchising
West Covina, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expJollibee Group North America is the largest restaurant company in the Philippines, seeking a Sr. Corporate Counsel to provide legal advice and services for its operations. The role involves negotiating complex transactions, ensuring legal compliance, and advising on various legal matters with a focus on franchising.
Restaurants
Hiring Manager
Kasi Murphy
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 or ability to be registered as inhouse counsel 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
The ultimate candidate is one who received good training at a law firm and then transitioned to an inhouse position
Company
Jollibee Group North America
Our Jollibee Group was founded in 1975 by Tony Tan Caktiong.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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