Junior Counsel

Continental; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage - Medical, Dental and

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Referral bonus

Additional Perks

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Junior Counsel to join our Legal team in Troy, Michigan, reporting to the General Counsel. This hands-on role supports the business on commercial contracts, employment, governance, compliance and disputes, with close mentoring for early-career lawyers.

The position involves drafting and negotiating NDAs and vendor/customer agreements, researching issues, and coordinating with outside counsel.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in Michigan
• Bar membership in other states is a plus
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills required
• Ability to explain legal issues in plain language to non-lawyers
• Ability to independently manage many matters in a fast-moving environment
• Exposure to commercial contracting and corporate work preferred

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements (NDAs, vendor, customer, supplier, services)
• Research legal issues and write clear, practical memos and guidance
• Help run privacy, code of conduct programs, training and policy updates
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and disputes, track matters and spend
• Support due diligence and integration work on transactions
• Spot legal risks early and elevate issues to senior lawyer
• Improve legal processes, templates and self-service tools for the business

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Active bar membership in Michigan

Bar membership in Ohio, New York, Indiana or Pennsylvania a plus

Strong research, writing and analytical skills

Ability to explain legal issues in plain terms to non-lawyers

Ability to independently manage many matters in a fast-moving environment

Exposure to commercial contracting and corporate work

Tools

Contract lifecycle management system experience

Legal matter management system experience

Job description

A Taste of Who We Are:

Backed by a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services, Continental consistently ranks among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation according to Food Management Magazine, the industry's source for food service news and trends.

Our Mission

Delight our guest. Every meal. Every day.

Our Core Values

• We recruit and retain phenomenal people who consistently go the extra mile to deliver results that lead the industry.
• We are tirelessly committed to providing the highest quality food, beverages, and service by anticipating our guests' needs so they can count on memorable experiences every time.
• We prioritize working together with a shared vision and effective & transparent communication, we unite as one team to achieve remarkable experiences.
• We hold ourselves accountable to be there for our team and clients, to deliver what we say we will, when we say we will and check in on progress along the way.
• We are forward-thinkers always looking for new processes, technologies, and techniques to increase efficiencies and scalability to improve our services.

The Experience You’ll Create

Continental is hiring a Junior Counsel to join our Legal team, reporting to the General Counsel. This role supports the business on a wide range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, employment, corporate governance, compliance, and disputes. This is a hands-on position with close mentoring and suits a lawyer early in their career who wants broad in-house experience.

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, such as NDAs, vendor, customer, supplier and services agreements.
• Research legal issues and write clear, practical memos and guidance for business teams.
• Help run compliance programs, such as privacy, code of conduct programs, training, and policy updates.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, disputes and specialized matters, and track matters and spend.
• Support due diligence and integration work on transactions.
• Spot legal risks early and elevate issues to senior lawyer when needed.
• Help improve legal processes, templates and self-service tools for the business.

Department: Corporate Admin 500001

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Troy - Innovation Center

Reporting To: Jennifer Gasiecki

Description

The Experience You’ll Create

Continental is hiring a Junior Counsel to join our Legal team, reporting to the General Counsel. This role supports the business on a wide range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, employment, corporate governance, compliance, and disputes. This is a hands-on position with close mentoring and suits a lawyer early in their career who wants broad in-house experience.

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, such as NDAs, vendor, customer, supplier and services agreements.
• Research legal issues and write clear, practical memos and guidance for business teams.
• Help run compliance programs, such as privacy, code of conduct programs, training, and policy updates.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, disputes and specialized matters, and track matters and spend.
• Support due diligence and integration work on transactions.
• Spot legal risks early and elevate issues to senior lawyer when needed.
• Help improve legal processes, templates and self-service tools for the business.

Ingredients For Thriving

• JD from an accredited law school, and active bar membership in good standing in Michigan required; Bar Membership in Ohio, New York, Indiana or Pennsylvania additionally is a plus.
• 2-4 years of experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Contract lifecycle management system and legal matter management system experience.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to explain legal issues in plain terms to non-lawyers.
• Sound judgment on when to elevate.
• Ability to independently manage many matters at once in a fast-moving environment.
• Exposure to commercial contracting and corporate work is preferred.

Work location

The role is located in Troy, Michigan with the opportunity for hybrid work.

Savor The Benefits

We offer a range of benefits for eligibles team members, including:

• Health Coverage - Medical, Dental and Vision
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs
• Referral bonus
• Additional Perks

To see a summary of current benefits, please visit https://www.continentalserves.com/work-at-continental/#benefits