Associate General Counsel, Litigation

Planet Fitness; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join their dynamic legal team. This role is pivotal in managing litigation, advising on commercial contracts, and collaborating with various business units to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation and a passion for fostering a positive, inclusive culture. With a commitment to professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values integrity and excellence while making a difference in the community!

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous vacation/holiday pay

Volunteer days off

401(k) Retirement

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Childcare reimbursement

Pet care reimbursement

Learning and development programs

Free Black Card membership

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant legal experience, including litigation experience.
• Ability to advise on commercial contracts and manage outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with litigation management and overall strategy.
• Negotiate and draft vendor and service agreements.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice.

Skills

Litigation Management

Contract Negotiation

Legal Research

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Law Degree

Job description

About Us

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. We have over 2,700+ stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Spain, and Australia. 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent franchisees.

At Planet Fitness, our unique mission has always been to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment. And we’re proud of the amazing Planet Fitness team that supports our clubs and team members. They are comprised of dynamic, dedicated, and talented individuals who represent our values of integrity, transparency, passion, respect, and excellence (while having fun!) in everything they do.

Joining the PF family means being part of a company that cares about bettering the health and wellbeing of our communities. It means being a part of a supportive, engaging workforce with an inclusive culture that values diversity and creates an environment where everyone can feel they belong. It means encouraging professional growth and development. It means making true, lasting connections with your co-workers with celebrations, team building activities and engaging corporate events! It means creating a positive impact in our local communities through our Judgement Free Generation philanthropic initiative. It means being part of a brand that you can be proud of!

For the past 30 years, we’ve helped millions of people in their fitness journey and revolutionized the industry along the way. And we’re just getting started!

Overview

The Associate General Counsel, Litigation will serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to the company, with a particular focus on analyzing potential claims, advising the business on effectively resolving disputes, negotiating on behalf of the business (conflict resolution, contracts, and real estate matters as needed), and managing litigation and outside counsel. The Associate GC will work with a variety of business units impacting important business decisions while carrying out the legal department’s mission to contribute to Planet Fitness’ success by I) providing clear, timely, thoughtful, professional and practical legal advice; II) recommending and implementing appropriate policies, practices and procedures to mitigate risk and control costs; III) being effective leaders with a focus on strategy, efficiency and collaboration; and IV) contributing to Planet Fitness’ fun, inclusive and Judgement-Free culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist with litigation management, including:
  • Contribute to overall litigation strategy
  • Day-to-day management of pending litigation and investigations, including discovery, case preparation, tracking and communication of case-related dates and information, and the review and preparation of documents, reports, and correspondence
  • Manage relationships with outside counsel
  • Direct court proceedings on some matters, including preparation for and attendance at arbitrations, mediations, and depositions
  • Advise executives and senior management on litigating claims and defenses as well as avoiding and effectively resolving disputes.
• Assist with real estate matters.
• Assist with negotiation and drafting of vendor, service, and other commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with business units to identify, investigate, and mitigate risk and respond to business challenges and opportunities.
• Conduct legal research, provide advice, and present recommendations on various legal and business issues.
• Draft, review, and update company policies and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Stay up-to-date and advise stakeholders on relevant industry standards.
• Stay abreast of current and pending changes in law potentially impacting the business.
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (outside counsel, vendors, franchisee counsel, etc.), creating professional relations of trust.
• Attend and provide legal advice at cross departmental meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Law degree from accredited institutions, required
• Admission to the bar in one or more states
• 5-8 years of relevant legal experience, including law firm experience
• Litigation experience, required
• Experience advising on commercial contracts, preferred
• Ambition to increase legal and business knowledge and skills in areas relevant to the business
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional business judgment, including the ability to think strategically and give practical advice while balancing business needs with legal risks
• Extremely detail-oriented, efficient, and organized with an exceptional ability to establish priorities and objectives
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including executives and Board of Directors
• Able to establish and maintain effective, collaborative work relationships with diverse individuals, internally and externally
• Creative, progressive, thought leadership with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Excellent leadership skills including the ability to build teams, motivate, guide, and mentor
• Possess a results-driven entrepreneurial mindset, demonstrating initiative and creativity
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and organizational leadership skills
• Exhibits comfort, ease, and flexibility working in an extremely fast-paced ever-changing, deadline-driven environment
• Cooperative team player with an upbeat, positive, “can-do” attitude!

Perks

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, pharmacy, dental and vision benefits
• Generous vacation/holiday pay
• Volunteer days off
• 401(k) Retirement
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Childcare reimbursement
• Pet care reimbursement
• Learning and development programs
• Discount programs, including vacations, theme parks, shopping, meal delivery services & much more
• Free Black Card membership and fun exercise incentives
• Company-sponsored social events
• Access to our private gym at headquarters, complete with locker rooms and Black Card area
• Delicious, healthy breakfast and lunch options served at our Club Support Center café

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