Counsel (Litigation)

Dine Brands Global•Pasadena, CA

4d•$175,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Dine Brands Global, Inc. is seeking an exceptional attorney to serve as Litigation Counsel. This hybrid role, based in Pasadena, California, involves hands-on management and handling of litigation matters for Dine Brands and its brands, including Applebee’s and IHOP. The position requires direct involvement in case strategy, investigations, discovery, witness preparation, motion support, and resolution in arbitration, mediation, and state and federal courts. Responsibilities also include reviewing new lawsuits, attorney demands, and regulatory complaints, actively managing outside counsel for strategic and economic resolution, serving as counsel of record as necessary, advising on pre-litigation matters, and providing business counseling for compliance and risk mitigation.

Requirements

5+ years of civil litigation experience in a top-tier law firm and/or corporation
Knowledge of all phases of litigation and trial process in both state and federal court including hands-on experience with all aspects of discovery and litigation preparation
Experience in alternative dispute procedures, including mediation and arbitration
Experience advising on and managing a variety of litigation and threatened claims, with the ability to both oversee outside counsel and personally perform litigation functions to drive efficient, cost-effective outcomes.
Experience providing practical, business-focused legal counsel on potential disputes, legal risks, and other pre-litigation matters
Ability to handle oversight and review of discovery responses, including legal hold implementation, document preservation, collection strategies, and responses to discovery requests
Self-starter, ownership and initiative of all matters and issues
Strong negotiation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Track record of initiative, problem solving abilities, and intellectual curiosity
Interest and understanding of a wide range of litigation matters, including in labor and employment, trademark, patent, consumer litigation, class actions, regulatory, privacy, and general business disputes
Strong organizational and time management skills required
Excellent business judgment, ability to think strategically and give practical advice
Excellent interpersonal skills; must be a team player and work well in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, team environment
JD from a top-tier law school
Member of the California Bar, or qualified to register as an in-house attorney in California

Nice To Haves

Experience with the restaurant or hospitality industry, franchise law, employment law, or privacy law is a benefit

Responsibilities

Hands-on management and handling of litigation matters for Dine Brands, and its brands, including Applebee’s and IHOP.
Direct involvement in case strategy, investigations, discovery, witness preparation, motion support, and resolution in arbitration, mediation, and state and federal courts.
Processing and conducting initial review of new lawsuits, attorney demands, and regulatory complaints.
Active management of outside counsel for strategic and economic resolution of litigation matters.
Serving as counsel of record as necessary.
Advising and counseling on pre-litigation matters.
Business counseling for compliance as well as risk mitigation.
Oversight and review of discovery responses, including legal hold implementation, document preservation, collection strategies, and responses to discovery requests.