CKE Restaurants, Inc.
Corp Counsel II
CKE Restaurants, Inc. - Franklin, Tennessee, us, 37068
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CKE Restaurants, Inc. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS May perform any or all of the following duties: • Support compliance initiatives across the company, including primary responsibility for franchise compliance and in areas such as data privacy, employment law, marketing, and food safety. • Serve as legal advisor on franchising matters, including drafting and negotiating franchise agreements, workout agreements, notices of default, renewals, and regulatory compliance. • Collaborate with VP, Legal, the General Counsel, and internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, HR, marketing, IT, and finance) to provide practical legal and franchise relationship guidance that supports business objectives while mitigating risk. • Conduct legal research and prepare internal memos and communications on legal developments affecting the company. • Assist in developing and implementing training programs and compliance protocols. • Help manage outside counsel relationships and coordinate legal work on specific matters as needed. • Support general corporate governance, contract review, and other legal matters as assigned. • Other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES • J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. • 3-5 or more years of legal experience, preferably including in-house experience in franchising or the hospitality/restaurant sector. • Demonstrated experience in franchise compliance, drafting and reviewing franchise agreements and FDDs. • Familiarity with related legal areas such as data privacy, labor and employment, marketing, and general corporate law is a plus. • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong working relationships. • High degree of professionalism and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. • Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook). • Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple projects individually or with a team. • Must have strong work ethics and a high level of confidentiality to ensure proper handling of sensitive information. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Restaurant Support Center is a fast-paced setting with high volume of activity and a deadline-driven environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Constant interaction with internal and external partners by phone and/or electronic communications • Sitting for extended periods of time, using telephone, typing and/or operating a computer and/or mouse • Occasional travel - 5% THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS May perform any or all of the following duties: • Support compliance initiatives across the company, including primary responsibility for franchise compliance and in areas such as data privacy, employment law, marketing, and food safety. • Serve as legal advisor on franchising matters, including drafting and negotiating franchise agreements, workout agreements, notices of default, renewals, and regulatory compliance. • Collaborate with VP, Legal, the General Counsel, and internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, HR, marketing, IT, and finance) to provide practical legal and franchise relationship guidance that supports business objectives while mitigating risk. • Conduct legal research and prepare internal memos and communications on legal developments affecting the company. • Assist in developing and implementing training programs and compliance protocols. • Help manage outside counsel relationships and coordinate legal work on specific matters as needed. • Support general corporate governance, contract review, and other legal matters as assigned. • Other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES • J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. • 3-5 or more years of legal experience, preferably including in-house experience in franchising or the hospitality/restaurant sector. • Demonstrated experience in franchise compliance, drafting and reviewing franchise agreements and FDDs. • Familiarity with related legal areas such as data privacy, labor and employment, marketing, and general corporate law is a plus. • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong working relationships. • High degree of professionalism and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. • Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook). • Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple projects individually or with a team. • Must have strong work ethics and a high level of confidentiality to ensure proper handling of sensitive information. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Restaurant Support Center is a fast-paced setting with high volume of activity and a deadline-driven environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Constant interaction with internal and external partners by phone and/or electronic communications • Sitting for extended periods of time, using telephone, typing and/or operating a computer and/or mouse • Occasional travel - 5% THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Seniority level
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Corp Counsel II
role at
CKE Restaurants, Inc. 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Corp Counsel II
role at
CKE Restaurants, Inc. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS May perform any or all of the following duties: • Support compliance initiatives across the company, including primary responsibility for franchise compliance and in areas such as data privacy, employment law, marketing, and food safety. • Serve as legal advisor on franchising matters, including drafting and negotiating franchise agreements, workout agreements, notices of default, renewals, and regulatory compliance. • Collaborate with VP, Legal, the General Counsel, and internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, HR, marketing, IT, and finance) to provide practical legal and franchise relationship guidance that supports business objectives while mitigating risk. • Conduct legal research and prepare internal memos and communications on legal developments affecting the company. • Assist in developing and implementing training programs and compliance protocols. • Help manage outside counsel relationships and coordinate legal work on specific matters as needed. • Support general corporate governance, contract review, and other legal matters as assigned. • Other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES • J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. • 3-5 or more years of legal experience, preferably including in-house experience in franchising or the hospitality/restaurant sector. • Demonstrated experience in franchise compliance, drafting and reviewing franchise agreements and FDDs. • Familiarity with related legal areas such as data privacy, labor and employment, marketing, and general corporate law is a plus. • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong working relationships. • High degree of professionalism and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. • Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook). • Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple projects individually or with a team. • Must have strong work ethics and a high level of confidentiality to ensure proper handling of sensitive information. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Restaurant Support Center is a fast-paced setting with high volume of activity and a deadline-driven environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Constant interaction with internal and external partners by phone and/or electronic communications • Sitting for extended periods of time, using telephone, typing and/or operating a computer and/or mouse • Occasional travel - 5% THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS May perform any or all of the following duties: • Support compliance initiatives across the company, including primary responsibility for franchise compliance and in areas such as data privacy, employment law, marketing, and food safety. • Serve as legal advisor on franchising matters, including drafting and negotiating franchise agreements, workout agreements, notices of default, renewals, and regulatory compliance. • Collaborate with VP, Legal, the General Counsel, and internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, HR, marketing, IT, and finance) to provide practical legal and franchise relationship guidance that supports business objectives while mitigating risk. • Conduct legal research and prepare internal memos and communications on legal developments affecting the company. • Assist in developing and implementing training programs and compliance protocols. • Help manage outside counsel relationships and coordinate legal work on specific matters as needed. • Support general corporate governance, contract review, and other legal matters as assigned. • Other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES • J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. • 3-5 or more years of legal experience, preferably including in-house experience in franchising or the hospitality/restaurant sector. • Demonstrated experience in franchise compliance, drafting and reviewing franchise agreements and FDDs. • Familiarity with related legal areas such as data privacy, labor and employment, marketing, and general corporate law is a plus. • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build strong working relationships. • High degree of professionalism and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. • Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook). • Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple projects individually or with a team. • Must have strong work ethics and a high level of confidentiality to ensure proper handling of sensitive information. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Restaurant Support Center is a fast-paced setting with high volume of activity and a deadline-driven environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Constant interaction with internal and external partners by phone and/or electronic communications • Sitting for extended periods of time, using telephone, typing and/or operating a computer and/or mouse • Occasional travel - 5% THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Restaurants Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CKE Restaurants, Inc. by 2x Get notified about new Lawyer jobs in
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