Corporate Counsel Sr

Hertz; Estero (FL); Híbrido; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Up to 40% off Hertz rentals

Paid Time Off

401(k) employer matching

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Reimbursement & Discounts

Pet, Identity Theft protection & other

Descripción de la vacante

Hertz seeks a Senior Legal Counsel, Franchise to lead global franchise matters from either Estero, FL or Atlanta, GA. This full-time role reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Franchise and focuses on pragmatic, risk-based legal guidance for franchise systems worldwide.

Responsibilities include structuring and negotiating franchise/ license agreements, assisting with disclosures, and implementing a franchise compliance program while supporting strategic initiatives and pre-litigation matters.

Formación

• J.D., LLB or equivalent degree with strong academic credentials.
• Bar admission in Florida or Atlanta, or eligible for in-house limited licensure in Florida or Atlanta.
• 3–6 years of commercial transactions experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Direct experience with franchising or licensing models is required.
• Strong drafting skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel internationally to meet with colleagues and franchisees and to work across time zones.
• Languages beyond English helpful but not required.
• Hybrid role based in ATL or Estero, FL.

Responsabilidades

• Provide risk-based legal counsel on franchise matters to the Global Franchise Operations team.
• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate franchise and license agreements and related documents.
• Assist with global franchise disclosure documents with internal and external resources.
• Advise on franchising laws and regulatory issues.
• Partner to support global strategic initiatives for franchise operations.
• Develop and implement a risk-based franchise compliance program.
• Support pre-litigation contract disputes and improve contracting processes.
• Deliver timely, business-oriented legal guidance and champion Hertz's ethical standards.

Conocimientos

Drafting skills

Franchise law

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Educación

J.D. / LLB

Descripción del empleo

The Senior Legal Counsel, Franchise supports the company’s lead legal support on franchise matters worldwide. This position is full-time. This full-time position reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Franchise and will be based in either the Estero, FL or Atlanta, GA office.

Support the company’s financial success by providing pragmatic, business focused and risk-based legal counsel and guidance on a wide-array of commercial matters involving the company’s global franchise systems.

What You’ll Do:

Serve as a trusted partner to the Global Franchise Operations team by providing risk-based legal counsel and guidance on franchise matters.

Structure, draft, review, and negotiate franchise agreements, license agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, and other related documentation.

Assist with the preparation of franchise disclosure documents globally in collaboration with multiple internal and external resources.

Advise on issues arising under laws applicable to franchising.

Partner with the Global Franchise Operations team to support global strategic initiatives relating to franchise.

Mitigate legal and financial contractual risks, ensuring fair, favorable, and consistent terms across agreements.

Counsel the business on contract interpretation.

Partner with the Global Franchise Operations team and other centers of excellence to design and implement a risk-based franchise compliance program.

Support business colleagues in resolving pre-litigation contract disputes.

Support the development and improvement of contracting processes.

Deliver business-oriented legal counsel in a timely, positive, collaborative and constructive manner.

Assist with other matters as needed.

Be a vocal advocate and champion for Hertz’s culture of adhering to strong ethical standards.

What We’re Looking For:

J.D., LLB or equivalent international degree with strong academic credentials.

Required to be admitted to the bar and in good standing in either Florida or Atlanta, or admitted to the bar and in good standing in another jurisdictionand eligible for limited licensure of in-house counsel in either Florida or Atlanta.

3-6 years of commercial transactions experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.

Direct experience with franchising or licensing models required.

Strong drafting skills are essential.

Willingness and ability to accommodate global needs including:

travel internationally on a limited basis to meet with in-country colleagues and franchisees; and\

meetings to support various time zones.

Proficiency in other languages will be beneficial, but is not mandatory.

Highly preferred to be in ATL or Estero, FL, hybrid.

What’s In It For You:

• Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental


• Paid Time Off


• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching


• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance


• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family


• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts


• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness


• Perks & Discounts -Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

About Us

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world. US EEO STATEMENT At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture - and our success and reputation as a company. Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique. EOE, including disability/veteran

Job Info

• Job Identification 42319


• Job Category Legal


• Posting Date 09/16/2026, 02:21 PM