Corporate Counsel Sr

The Hertz Corporation; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision plan options

401(k) employer matching

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Hertz Corporation seeks a Senior Legal Counsel, Franchise to provide pragmatic, risk-based legal guidance on franchise matters worldwide. This full-time role is based in either the Estero, FL or Atlanta, GA offices and reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Franchise.

You will structure, draft, review and negotiate franchise and license agreements, assist with global franchise disclosures, advise on franchising laws, and help implement a compliant risk-based program while supporting

Qualifications

• 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 jurisdiction and 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Global Franchise Operations team to provide risk-based legal counsel on franchise matters.
• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate franchise and license agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, and related documents.
• Assist with global franchise disclosures in collaboration with internal and external resources.
• Advise on franchising laws and issues.
• Support global strategic initiatives relating to franchise.
• Mitigate legal and financial contractual risks and ensure favorable terms.
• Counsel on contract interpretation and implement a risk-based franchise compliance program.
• Support pre-litigation contract disputes and improve contracting processes.

Skills

Drafting skills

Franchise experience

Contract interpretation

Education

J.D., LLB or equivalent international degree

Job description

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 jurisdiction and 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

• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options

• 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

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