Legal / Documentation Specialist (QSR industry)

Innovative Food Brands Ltd.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Food Brands Ltd. seeks a Legal / Documentation Specialist to manage domestic and international legal requirements related to leases and franchises. The role includes ensuring compliance, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a post-secondary education and relevant experience in the quick-service restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with leases and franchise agreements within a QSR environment.
• Able to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of lease and franchise documents.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation and maintain accurate filings.
• Liaise with outside counsels and prepare required reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer focused attitude

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Innovative Food Brands Ltd. (IFB) is an independently owned company that currently oversees management and franchising of The Chopped Leaf.Our purpose is to create and provide an enjoyable food experience, incorporating our WOW philosophy and Core Values.

Currently we are looking for a new Legal / Documentation Specialist to join our team!Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Specialist is responsible for handling Domestic and International legal requirements with respect to Lease and Franchise documents on behalf of IFB.Additional various duties include:

·Responsible for all aspects of lease documents (offer to lease, lease, sub-lease and landlord consent, etc.)

·Responsible for all aspects of franchise documents (USA and Canada, disclosure compliance, new franchisees, default notices, notice of terminations, resales, assignments, amending, etc.)

·Ensure accuracy of rental invoices

·Ensure compliance with current legislation

·Maintain a detailed filing system and lease/franchise database

·Ensure timely turn-around of new, renewal and resale lease and franchise documentation

·Responsible for various registrations as it relates to the franchise corporations and affiliated (annual resolutions, minute books, provincial annual filings, and provincial representatives law firms,USA companies, business name registration, trademark registrations, intercompany licenses, etc.)

·Administer insurance programs of all locations; including corporate insurance as required

·Liaise with outside counsels

·Legal information gathering, due diligence, support to other departments and auditors, communication and negotiation with different stakeholders, and prepare reports when required

·Other duties as assigned

The successful application will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

·Post-secondary education in related field

·Experience working with leases and franchise agreements within a QSR environment

·Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

·Customer focused attitude

·Demonstrated ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships

·Assertive, well organized, highly motivated self-starter; able to work independently and meet deadlines

·Extremely detail oriented person with the ability to manage multiple projects

·Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please send your resume to [e-mail] practice is to administer our employment procedures without discrimination; as such we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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