Director, Associate General Counsel

Church's Chicken•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based in the Atlanta Restaurant Support Center. The Associate General Counsel will support the Chief Legal Officer, Deputy General Counsel, and Sr. Director, Associate General Counsel and provide legal advice and counsel to internal clients on all aspects of the law including but not limited to corporate, real estate leasing, IT, and contract management. The diversity of this position requires a strong background in a variety of areas but with emphasis on real estate and contract management. This individual is expected to protect the assets of Church’s Texas Chicken® and Texas Chicken® by anticipating and helping to prevent potential issues and lawsuits.

Requirements

A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; license to practice law in a state in the U.S.
5-7 years practicing law in a law firm or an in-house legal department preferably within the restaurant, retail or franchising sectors
Experience in real estate, contract management, and corporate transactions required
Must have experience as a lawyer within a dynamic, fast paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and can effectively interact with all levels within the organization
Ability to facilitate meetings with strong presentation skills
Innovative thinker with strong problem solving skills
Skilled negotiator who is flexible and able to think ‘outside the box’
Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal skills are required
Must be able to handle multiple priorities and demands while being dedicated to customer service
Strong organizational and time management skills
Has excellent project management skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Must have an understanding of legal principles and practices, contract, corporate and business law
Demonstrates understanding of methods, procedures and practices in the conduct of commercial litigation, judicial procedure and rules of evidence; pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, regulations and court decisions; evaluation of practical consequences of legal strategies
Ability to develop, maintain and coordinate effective relationships with stakeholders including business units and our global franchisee community.

Nice To Haves

Experience in franchising, litigation and intellectual property/trademark law preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provides support to Chief Legal Officer, Deputy General Counsel, and Sr. Director, Associate General Counsel on legal matters for the Company’s global business in 23 countries relating to supply and distribution; marketing; technology and privacy.
Provides support on business transactions and entering and exiting contractual relationships.
Provide legal counsel and support on real estate leasing, commercial and real estate litigation, including ADA and eminent domain matters, and other methods of dispute resolution in areas of franchising and real estate.
Participates in the development, implementation and enforcement of corporate policies, procedures and programs.
Responsible for the selection, retention, management and evaluation of external counsel.
Stays current on pertinent legal and regulatory developments including international laws and regulations.
Review a wide variety of technology contracts including SaaS, MSAs for Professional Services, Subscription Services and License Agreements.
Advise on data protection laws, regulations and best practices regarding privacy laws.

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