Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
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As a contract attorney on U.S. Business and Franchising Team, this attorney will provide legal counsel and support to the Company's franchise function, helping to create and revise critical agreements in support of company's relationship with its franchisees.
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The position reports to the Senior Counsel of the U.S. Business Counsel and Franchising Team.
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This attorney will assist in the preparation and completion of documentation for franchising restaurant franchise transactions, including helping to facilitate transactions including sales between operators, sale of company-owned restaurants and acquisitions of owner/operator restaurants.
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Support the lawyers who have responsibility and ownership for the effective handling of legal matters for Company's USA and key members of the U.S. leadership team.
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Work closely with various members of the Legal Department to ensure appropriate alignment, collaboration and consistency and to identify and implement best practices.
Qualifications
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Juris Doctor (JD) required
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3-5 years of relevant legal experience
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
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Transactional and/or franchise law experience.
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Critical success factors for the position include the ability to interpret and apply franchise policies to individual situations and transactions, draft and manage a variety of agreements with careful attention to detail, and provide pragmatic and effective legal advice that advances the objectives of the business.
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Strong technical expertise, including transactional experience, and knowledge of the US legal system and laws.
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Strong people skills, including the ability to effectively influence others, and collaborate in a team environment.
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Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals both inside and outside the company.
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Strong results orientation to ensure business objectives are met and comply with all laws and regulations.
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Specialty-Asset/Sale/Purchase
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.