The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® · 1 week ago
Corporate Counsel
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is one of the world’s largest independent and privately-owned specialty coffee and tea retailers. They are seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide legal support for company-owned and franchised operations in North America, focusing on contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
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Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including franchise, distribution, manufacturing, supply, service, financing, purchase/sale, and vendor contracts
Manage litigation matters in North America in coordination with internal and external counsel, including monitoring claims, assessing risks, developing strategies, and negotiating settlements across areas such as real estate, franchise, intellectual property, and class actions
Advise on employment, privacy, consumer protection, and marketing laws; review promotional campaigns and contests for legal compliance; research and apply data privacy requirements
Oversee corporate maintenance for CBTL’s North America entities and support related governance matters
Provide day-to-day legal advice to business leaders and staff at all levels, ensuring practical, solution-oriented guidance aligned with company goals
Qualification
Required
J.D. (or foreign equivalent) with active membership in a U.S. state bar
Minimum 4 years of law firm and/or in-house experience
Preferred
California State Bar membership preferred; if not admitted, must be eligible and willing to obtain Registered In-House Counsel status in California and maintain it during employment
Procurement, human resources, real estate, data privacy, franchise, and litigation experience preferred
The ideal candidate is one who received quality training at a law firm and then successfully transitioned to an in-house position
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Pet
Accident
Life
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
EAP programs including Legal
ID Theft
Discounts on our Coffee & Tea
Gym Discounts
Mobile phone plan benefits
Observed Holidays
Vacation Pay
Sick Pay
Company
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®
Founded in Southern California in 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is a modern, global specialty coffee and tea house that inspires new experiences through our flavors from around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Advent International
2019-07-24Acquired
2013-09-12Private Equity
Leadership Team
T
Terry Mansky
Chief Legal Officer, Chief Administrative Officer & Senior Vice President
Recent News
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