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El Pollo Loco, Inc. · 13 hours ago

Marketing & Contracts Paralegal

Costa Mesa, CA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

El Pollo Loco, Inc. is a well-established restaurant chain known for its citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken. They are seeking a Marketing & Contracts Paralegal to support the Legal team by reviewing marketing initiatives, managing trademarks, and overseeing commercial contracts to ensure compliance and efficiency in marketing and contract workflows.

Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

Review marketing initiatives for legal and regulatory compliance

Advise Marketing on promotions, offers, loyalty programs, contests, and sweepstakes

Review menu boards, in-store signage, digital content, and advertising claims

Flag risk related to truth in advertising, pricing disclosures, nutrition statements, comparative claims, and consumer protection laws

Coordinate approvals and maintain version control for marketing assets

Support trademark clearance for new products, campaigns, promotions, and brand assets

Manage trademark filings, renewals, and deadlines with outside counsel

Maintain trademark portfolio records and usage guidelines

Monitor and escalate potential brand or trademark infringement issues

Review routine contracts related to marketing, vendors, agencies, influencers, and technology platforms

Track contract terms, renewals, expirations, and notice requirements

Maintain contract management system and organized contract repository

Support contract intake, execution, and post-execution administration

Serve as the legal liaison to Marketing, Supply Chain, Culinary, and Finance

Develop and maintain playbooks, checklists, and SOPs for marketing and contracts

Assist with legal research, reporting, and ad-hoc projects as assigned

Qualification

Paralegal certificateMarketing complianceContract managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsRisk spottingCollaboration skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailTime management

Required

Paralegal certificate or equivalent practice experience

6+ years of paralegal experience, with focus on marketing, advertising, or commercial contracts

Exceptional communication, collaboration and presentation skills

Confidence in execution of strategic initiatives; Risk spotting and issue escalation

Must be decisive and able to make fact-based decisions

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset and skills; meticulous attention to detail

Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external business partners

Ability to prioritize and plan work assignments and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines

Adept at managing and prioritizing competing time sensitive requests while working well in a team atmosphere that may be under pressure

Ability to report to the Support Center as required for cross-collaborative work with business partners and other corporate functions

Experience reviewing marketing materials and promotional terms

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage high-volume, fast-turn requests in a restaurant or consumer-facing environment

Knowledge of state consumer protection and promotional compliance requirements

Preferred

Similar and multi-site retail or restaurant experience

Experience in food service, retail, or franchised business models

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive pay and bonus

Medical + Dental + Vision Insurance

401(K) Plan with match and immediate vesting

HSA savings accounts

Vacation + Sick Pay + 12 Paid Holidays

Amazing office culture

Free El Pollo Loco food (Dine Out Card) + Restaurant Discount

Discounts on theme parks, movie tickets, sports events, hotels and more…

Company

El Pollo Loco, Inc.

Glassdoor3.5

In 1980 the first American El Pollo Loco opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, quickly becoming a destination for the best citrus-marinated, fire-grilled pollo in town.

Founded in 1980

Costa Mesa, California, USA

5001-10000 employees