Reports to: General Counsel
With a projected 1,000
cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the
fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to
reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around
the world. Paris Baguette’s mission is
to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming
bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone.
If you are someone who
has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the
occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team!
WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY
FOR
We are seeking an Associate
General Counsel to provide counsel across the organization. This role is
responsible for negotiating and executing contracts in service, technology,
franchise development, and real estate, while also advising internal
departments—including HR, IT, Real Estate, Marketing, Operations, Development,
Finance, and Risk Management—on legal matters impacting their areas of
responsibility.
KNOWLEDGE & RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Negotiating,
writing and executing agreements and contracts on behalf of the company with a
solid understanding of commercial contracts in service, technology, franchise
development and real estate areas.
- Providing
counsel to all internal departments on legal matters impacting their areas of responsibility,
including HR, IT, Real Estate, Marketing, Operations, Development and Finance and
Risk Management.
- Assist
with pending litigation and investigations.
- Provide
counsel across a variety of legal disciplines (employment, consumer, privacy,
corporate, finance and international)
- Liaise
with external law firms in specialized matters requiring expertise; communicate
and negotiate with outside parties, including external counsel, public
authorities, and agencies)
- Apply
effective risk management strategies and offer proactive advice on possible legal
issues.
- Research
and anticipate unique legal issues that could impact the company.
- Provide
clarification on legal language and specifications
- Reviewing
advertising and marketing materials to ensure that they are in compliance with legal
requirements
- Maintain
current knowledge on alterations in legislation at the Federal, State, and Local
levels
WHAT YOU
NEED TO
HAVE
- J.D. from an accredited law
school
- Member of the New York State or New Jersey State Bar
- Minimum of eight
(8) years relevant
corporate law experience.
- Hospitality, Food
and Beverage or Service Industry experience preferred.
- Experience with reviewing and drafting real estate leases
and related documents;
drafting and reviewing corporate transaction documents;
conducting due diligence, preparing
ancillary transaction documents.
- Knowledge of general corporate law and contractual principles.
- Able to
provide sound legal advice
- Savvy and strong leadership skills
- Solid business acumen
- Excellent written, drafting, negotiating and analytical skills
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit with the desire to work in a
collaborative and fast paced environment
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects at one time