Corporate Counsel

Harri; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Bonuses eligible

Job summary

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf seeks a Corporate Counsel to join our Los Angeles team, reporting to the VP, Global Head of Legal. This senior role provides broad legal support for North America operations, partnering with internal teams and outside counsel in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, managing litigation with internal/external counsels, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting corporate governance.

Qualifications

• J.D. (or foreign equivalent) with active membership in a U.S. state bar.
• California State Bar membership preferred; if not admitted, eligible and willing to obtain Registered In-House Counsel in California and maintain it during employment.
• Minimum 4 years of law firm and/or in-house experience.
• Procurement, human resources, real estate, data privacy, franchise, and litigation experience preferred.
• The ideal candidate is one who received quality training at a law firm and then transitioned to an in-house position.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including franchise, distribution, manufacturing, supply, service, financing, purchase/sale, and vendor contracts.
• Manage litigation matters in North America with internal and external counsel; monitor claims, assess risks, and negotiate settlements across real estate, franchise, IP, and class actions.
• Advise on employment, privacy, consumer protection, and marketing laws; review promotions for compliance; apply data privacy requirements.
• Oversee corporate maintenance for CBTL’s North America entities and support governance matters.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to business leaders and staff, ensuring practical guidance aligned with company goals.

Skills

Legal expertise

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

In-house experience

Education

J.D. degree

California Bar membership preferred

Job description

Position: Corporate Counsel

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Our Blend

Since opening our first store in 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® has grown into a global specialty coffee and tea brand with more than 1,000 cafés worldwide, supported by our Global Headquarters in Singapore.

Our purpose is to help people Find Their Flavor through uplifting experiences that make their day better. Guided by our vision to deliver "Simply the Best" coffee and tea experience in every community we serve, we're committed to creating meaningful experiences for our customers, partners, and one another.

As part of our Brew Crew, you’ll find an environment where you can be your best, belong and grow.

This is where you Find Your Flavor.

Brew Crew Opportunity

Our Global Brew Crew is seeking a Corporate Counsel to be based in our Los Angeles office.

This role will report to the VP, Global Head of Legal and provide legal support for CBTL’s company-owned and franchised operations in North America, as well as its affiliated entities in the region. This is a Senior Manager role that requires a strong generalist background with experience across a broad range of legal areas, including contracts, franchising, employment, litigation, and regulatory compliance. The Corporate Counsel will partner closely with internal teams, work with external counsel, and deliver practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Contracts & Transactions: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including franchise, distribution, manufacturing, supply, service, financing, purchase/sale, and vendor contracts.
• Litigation Support: Manage litigation matters in North America in coordination with internal and external counsel, including monitoring claims, assessing risks, developing strategies, and negotiating settlements across areas such as real estate, franchise, intellectual property, and class actions.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Advise on employment, privacy, consumer protection, and marketing laws; review promotional campaigns and contests for legal compliance; research and apply data privacy requirements.
• Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate maintenance for CBTL’s North America entities and support related governance matters.
• Advisory & Counsel: Provide day-to-day legal advice to business leaders and staff at all levels, ensuring practical, solution-oriented guidance aligned with company goals.

Your Ingredients

• J.D. (or foreign equivalent) with active membership in a U.S. state bar.
• California State Bar membership preferred; if not admitted, must be eligible and willing to obtain Registered In-House Counsel status in California and maintain it during employment.
• Minimum 4 years of law firm and/or in-house experience.
• Procurement, human resources, real estate, data privacy, franchise, and litigation experience preferred.
• The ideal candidate is one who received quality training at a law firm and then successfully transitioned to an in-house position.

Performance & Rewards

At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, we embrace a high-performance culture that rewards and encourages our values of teamwork, ownership, and respect for one another.

Perks:

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pet, Accident, Life, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, EAP programs including Legal, ID Theft, & more
• Discounts on our Coffee & Tea
• Gym Discounts
• Mobile phone plan benefits
• Pay Range: $100,000 - $150,000 base pay per year with bonus eligibility
• Observed Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay

This is a hybrid position: Mon-Wed in our Los Angeles office & Thurs/Fri remote.

Our ‘FROTH’ VALUES

We believe in thefundamental truthsthat guide us through our daily lives:

• FRIENDLINESS - We go above and beyond in everything we do. Friendliness and customer-centricity is embedded in our culture.
• RESPECT - We are inclusive and honour each other’s values, opinions and diversity.
• OWNERSHIP - We take ownership and accountability for our individual, team and business results, every day.
• TEAMWORK - As a team, we collaborate, innovate, and leverage our diverse strengths to grow the business.
• HONESTY - We live up to the highest levels of integrity by being truthful and transparent with each other, the business and ourselves.

At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, we are a global company committed to representing the neighborhoods we serve. We welcome all to apply to our Brew Crew and we value the impact of diversity on our culture and in our work.

International Coffee & Tea, LLC dba The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetics, or any other status protected by state or federal law. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® expressly prohibits any form of employee harassment or discrimination on the basis of any such protected status.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy was intended to comply, and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® so complies, with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

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