Associate General Counsel

Phoenix, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Associate General Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team providing expert legal counsel on corporate employment compliance intellectual property and commercial matters. This role requires a proactive and business-minded attorney capable of managing multiple projects supporting business transactions and ensuring adherence to all federal state and local laws impacting the restaurant and hospitality industry.

This is a remote position that requires a high degree of professionalism confidentiality and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate & Regulatory Compliance

Advise on corporate governance matters and support the drafting and review of company policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with local state and federal laws including labor and employment regulations health and safety standards and data privacy laws.

Oversee business licensing permits and franchise regulatory filings.

2. Contract Management

Draft review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor contracts leases service agreements and NDAs.

Implement and maintain a contract management system to track key dates renewals and obligations.

3. Employment Law Support

Advise Human Resources on employment-related matters including employee relations wage and hour compliance and workplace policies.

Support investigations disciplinary actions and termination decisions while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.

4. Risk Management & Litigation

Identify potential legal risks and propose strategies to minimize exposure.

Manage outside counsel on litigation arbitration and other legal proceedings.

Assist in resolving disputes efficiently while maintaining the companys reputation and legal standing.

5. Mergers Acquisitions & Expansion Support

Support corporate development initiatives including mergers acquisitions franchise development and strategic partnerships.

Conduct due diligence and ensure proper documentation and legal structure alignment.

6. Intellectual Property & Brand Protection

Protect the companys trademarks trade secrets and other intellectual property assets.

Coordinate with marketing and operations teams to ensure proper IP use and protection.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Licensing:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (in good standing).

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house counsel background.

Experience within the hospitality restaurant or retail industries strongly preferred.

Strong knowledge of corporate contract and employment law.

Skills & Competencies:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

Sound judgment with a proactive business-oriented mindset.

Exceptional attention to detail and high ethical standards.

Work Environment & Benefits:

Remote position: Work from anywhere within the United States.

Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401(k) and paid time off.

Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding national restaurant group.

Collaborative and supportive corporate culture focused on innovation and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

DIVIETO Ristorante Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.