Parker's Kitchen · 1 day ago
Associate Counsel
Savannah, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expParker's Kitchen is seeking an Associate Counsel to support the General Counsel in managing the Company's legal affairs. This role involves providing legal advice on corporate and commercial contracts, employment matters, compliance, and risk management while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
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Hiring Manager
Lauren Burel, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day legal support to business units under the direction of the General Counsel, delivering practical solutions to achieve business objectives
Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor, service, confidentiality, consulting, and technology-related contracts
Assist with contract disputes and terminations
Assist with obtaining and renewing all licenses needed, including navigating various issues that arise in obtaining licenses
Advise on employment and human resources matters, including hiring and termination, workplace policies, employee relations, and compliance with employment laws
Assist in risk management and litigation matters, including coordinating with outside counsel, reviewing pleadings, participating in discovery, attending depositions, and supporting litigation strategy and resolution efforts to ensure the legal teams are prepared for trial to obtain the best possible results
Collaborate with the General Counsel and Risk Management team to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential risks across Company operations
Research and analyze legal issues to provide clear, actionable recommendations to management and other departments
Support corporate governance functions, including entity formation, entity management, entity planning, annual filings, and preparation of corporate documents
Manage projects and coordinate work with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and third-party vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective outcomes
Maintain a strong understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards to proactively identify and address compliance issues
Research the laws related to the sale of age-restricted products and provide advice to Operations on the permitted days and hours of operations and compliance with age-restricted sales laws
Assist in handling alcohol and tobacco compliance issues, and provide advice on improving compliance
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree required from an accredited law school
3-5 years of legal experience practicing law
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and providing general corporate counsel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong judgment and analytical abilities with a business-oriented mindset
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with outside counsel and cross-functional teams
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Collaborative and adaptable; able to work effectively in a dynamic business environment
Earns the trust of others through open, honest communication and follow through
Accountable to act with integrity, adhere to company expectations of performance and behavior; abide by work rules and demonstrate high standards of moral and ethical conduct at all times
Abides by Company policies and procedures as established in the Employee Handbook
Must be reliable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled; enforces company time and attendance policy
Prolonged periods sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Preferred
Experience working in-house with a corporate legal department
Experience with litigation management, compliance, or regulatory matters
Company
Parker's Kitchen
At Parker’s, we believe our company is only as successful as our team.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brandon Hofmann
Chief Executive Officer at Parker's kitchen
John Rudolfs
Chief Executive Officer
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