Associate General Counsel

Hirebridge; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourteen Foods, based in Franklin, TN, is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide in-house legal support for QSR, commercial real estate, and corporate matters. This is an on-site role at our Franklin headquarters, reporting to the General Counsel and collaborating with all divisions.

The candidate will have a JD, Tennessee bar admission, and at least 2 years of experience in real estate transactions and corporate matters, with strong communication and organizational skills, in a

Qualifications

• JD degree with excellent academic credentials; admitted to practice in Tennessee.
• Minimum of 2 years of licensed legal experience with commercial real estate transactions and general corporate matters.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with real estate and corporate law; franchise experience not required but a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the real estate team with the execution of real estate transactions.
• Draft, negotiate and manage commercial real estate purchase/sale agreements and related documents.
• Support real estate due diligence and closings.
• Provide general legal advice to the divisions of the Companies and assist with liability insurance claims.
• Examine documents and advise leadership on legal issues; provide litigation and claims support as needed.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Corporate matters

Litigation support

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Team collaboration

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

NOTE: This is a full-time position and will be onsite at our corporate headquarters in Franklin, TN.

Position Summary:

The Associate General Counsel provides general business and commercial real estate legal counsel and services to Fourteen Foods and its affiliated companies (the “Companies”) in support of their QSR, commercial real estate and other businesses. This position is in-office, based in Franklin, TN, will report to the General Counsel and partner closely with all divisions of the Companies.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the real estate team with the execution of real estate transactions.
• Negotiate and draft commercial real estate purchase/sale agreements and related documents.
• Support real estate due diligence and closings.
• Title and survey examination and clearance.
• Draft, negotiate and manage general business contracts with vendors and consultants.
• Advise and support the divisions of the Companies with general legal support.
• Assist with liability insurance claims settlement.
• Examine and interpret documents, actions, statutes, decisions, and ordinances affecting, or potentially affecting, the Companies, and advise leadership and personnel on legal issues impacting their areas of responsibility, as needed or requested.
• Provide litigation and claims management support, and assist in resolving disputes and conflicts.
• Establish a reputation of being approachable, competent, professional, and responsive.
• Assume responsibility for special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of licensed legal experience with commercial real estate transactions and general corporate matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to establish positive and effective business relationships both within and outside the Companies and articulate complex issues and ideas in simple, easy to understand concepts.
• High level of skill in analyzing, negotiating, and drafting legal documents.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects with attention to detail, meet concurrent deadlines and initiatives with efficiency and strong follow-through and accountability.
• Ability to practically and creatively solve legal issues with confidence.
• Litigation experience helpful.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Experience with a closely held and entrepreneurial business not required, but a plus.
• Franchise experience not required, but a plus.
• JD degree and excellent academic credentials.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of Tennessee and maintain annual registration and continuing legal education.
• Positive energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, confidence, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Solid team player with strong interpersonal skills and a strong, reliable work ethic.