Associate General Counsel, Real Estate & Contracts

Savory; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Savory Fund seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel to support growth of portfolio brands with a focus on commercial real estate and contracts. You will partner with deal teams and brand leadership, advising across real estate, contracts, litigation, and corporate governance.

The role offers ownership of a broad range of legal matters, from lease negotiations to vendor contracts and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to influence strategy and negotiate at the executive level.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active U.S. state bar membership (Utah admission or eligibility preferred).
• 5–10 years of experience in commercial real estate/lease negotiation, contracts, litigation management, or corporate/transactional law.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft commercial retail lease agreements and amendments across the portfolio.
• Support real estate development activity and site-related legal review for portfolio brands.
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor and commercial contracts.
• Manage litigation and pre-litigation matters, including oversight of outside counsel.
• Advise on corporate governance, entity structuring, and formation for portfolio entities.
• Partner with deal teams on legal aspects of acquisitions and brand transactions.
• Support board meetings, resolutions, and corporate filings.
• Develop and maintain internal policies (data privacy, anti-corruption, employment law, and more).
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on compliance across the restaurant and investment industries.
• Review marketing and product materials for legal compliance.
• Independently manage a high volume of legal matters, escalating as appropriate.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Lease negotiation

Contract drafting

Litigation management

Corporate/transactional law

Attention to detail

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

J.D.

Utah bar admission eligible

Job description

Savory Fund seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel to support growth of portfolio brands with a focus on commercial real estate and contracts. You will partner with deal teams and brand leadership, advising across real estate, contracts, litigation, and corporate governance.

The role offers ownership of a broad range of legal matters, from lease negotiations to vendor contracts and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to influence strategy and negotiate at the executive level.