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GoTo Foods · 17 hours ago

Paralegal

GoTo Foods is seeking a Paralegal to assist the Legal Department with various franchise and litigation matters. The role involves drafting legal documents, maintaining compliance tracking, and managing litigation files, while coordinating with internal departments and franchisees.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingRestaurantsRetail

Responsibilities

Coordinates and collects information from internal departments regarding operational, financial, construction, and other franchise agreement non-compliance defaults
Drafts correspondence regarding non-compliance, defaults, and terminations
Drafts termination, settlement, and release agreements
Dockets applicable dates and deadlines to ensure compliance
Tracks open compliance issues and defaults
Leads monthly meetings with brand operations personnel regarding status of compliance issues
Monitors and assists with managing litigation matters
Assists with document collection and all other tasks associated with threatened and pending litigation
Prepares correspondence, litigation holds, status reports, subpoena responses, indemnification letters and other legal documents
Files insurance claims and communicates with insurance carrier
Assists attorneys with gathering information, tracking legal issues, and responding to internal business clients
Maintains and updates legal files and databases
Reviews and proofreads documents and correspondence
Assists with other legal projects as needed

Qualification

Certified ParalegalLegal documentsMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to detailClear writingDriveCompany policiesConfidentialityBuilding relationshipsResults-orientedProject management

Required

Bachelor's Degree
5 years in a law firm or corporate legal department preferably as a paralegal
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
High level of attention to detail
Understanding of legal and entity formation documents
Ability to maintain and handle matters of confidentiality with utmost tact and diplomacy
Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Ability to read and accurately interpret written information
Ability to build trust and effective working relationships across various teams/groups
Possesses a high degree of drive and ability to produce results and accomplish goals in a fast-paced, changing work environment
Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects with sensitive deadlines and changing environment
Knowledge of company operations, policies, and procedures

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree
5 years in a law firm or corporate legal department preferably as a paralegal
Certified Paralegal

Company

GoTo Foods

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Atlanta-based platform company GoTo Foods (formerly known as Focus Brands) is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Guillermo Cremer
Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer
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James Baird
Chief Information Security Officer
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