Senior Counsel, Employment & Compliance

Flynn Group•San Francisco, CA

3d•$180,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Flynn Group seeks an exceptional Senior Counsel, Employment & Compliance to join its industry-recognized legal team. In this role, you will support employment counseling and compliance efforts for Flynn Group’s restaurant and fitness brands. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their professional development while playing a meaningful part in the growth story of a family of companies featuring some of the most recognizable brands in the world (Applebee’s, Taco Bell, Panera, Arby’s, Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, and Planet Fitness). The role will report to the Associate General Counsel, Compliance. The position may be based in any of our Support Centers located in San Francisco, CA; Cleveland, OH; Overland Park, KS, or Dallas, TX.

Requirements

7+ years of employment law (litigation) experience, including California wage and hour matters; additional experience litigating tort and/or commercial matters a plus.
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; must have Bar admission in good standing, California Bar admission or deep knowledge of California law strongly preferred.
Excellent knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations across the country (including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, FEHA, PAGA, etc.) and experience with federal and state agencies (DOL, EEOC, DLSE, DFEH, etc.).
Experience providing pragmatic and actionable advice to clients with nationwide operations on compliance and employment laws preferred; experience doing so as in-house counsel a plus.
Entrepreneurial mindset that enables you to work independently with little guidance, but also to use good judgment and escalate issues when needed.
Demonstrated ability to guide multiple objectives and initiatives simultaneously.
Dedication to exceptional client service.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
A sense of humor and an upbeat, can-do attitude, in keeping with the company’s “Own It!” philosophy.
And you should love being a lawyer!

Nice To Haves

additional experience litigating tort and/or commercial matters a plus
California Bar admission or deep knowledge of California law strongly preferred
experience providing pragmatic and actionable advice to clients with nationwide operations on compliance and employment laws preferred
experience doing so as in-house counsel a plus

Responsibilities

Provide advice and counsel across a broad spectrum of employment issues nationwide, including wage and hour, payroll, benefits, hiring, performance management, internal investigations, leaves of absence, discipline, terminations, and employee classification.
Proactively identify areas of compliance risk and pragmatic solutions to address them.
Design and provide strategic counsel on compliance audits, including wage and hour and onboarding forms.
Investigate and respond to agency charges, government audits, and demand letters.
Support drafting and updating/revising company policies, including in response to changes in laws and regulations.
Monitor federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and case law on employment-related matters pertinent to the company; communicate updates and recommendations as needed.
Coordinate with HR, Training, and Compliance to create and implement training initiatives.
Occasional travel may be involved.