Senior Corporate Paralegal

Brinker International; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Dining discounts

Wellbeing facilities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Brinker International, Coppell, TX, seeks a Senior Corporate Paralegal to support governance, securities compliance, entity management and legal operations. This role partners with Legal, Finance, Investor Relations and executive leadership to ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and governance requirements.

You will manage domestic and international corporate records, prepare board materials, support SEC/NYSE filings, manage SOX processes, and handle contract administration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, preferably in a public company or large law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate governance, entity management, and governance documentation.
• Assist SEC and NYSE compliance activities, including forms and annual meetings.
• Manage quarterly SOX and disclosure certification processes.
• Review and administer select commercial agreements and legal templates.

Skills

Corporate paralegal experience

Strong organizational skills

Project management

Effective communication

Job description

Senior Corporate Paralegal

Coppell, TX

What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead?

It means creating moments that make everyone feel special - whether you're supporting our restaurants, celebrating wins with your team, or sparking ideas that keep Guests coming back. We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and know that life's too short not to work happy.

At Brinker's Restaurant Support Center (RSC), every role fuels the success of our brands - Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy® - and directly impacts Team Members and Guests. From bold ideas to everyday support, we help create a fun atmosphere, great food and drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps everyone coming back. Here, you'll discover opportunities for career growth, belonging, wellbeing, and plenty of chances to work hard and have fun.

Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer. We're proud to provide a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting corporate governance, public company securities compliance, entity management, and legal operations. This role partners closely with Legal, Finance, Treasury, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, Sustainability, and executive leadership to ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and governance requirements.

What You’ll Do

Corporate Governance & Entity Management

Manage domestic and international corporate records, corporate minute books, organizational documents, and entity maintenance.

Prepare board and shareholder resolutions, written consents, governance documentation, and related corporate records.

Support board and committee administration, including meeting materials, governance calendars, director onboarding, and governance platform management.

Maintain corporate governance policies, committee charters, and related governance documents.

Securities & Public Company Compliance

Support SEC and NYSE compliance activities, including Section 16 reporting, Forms 3, 4, 5 and 8‑K filings, proxy statement preparation, and annual shareholder meeting processes.

Administer insider trading compliance, blackout periods, EDGAR filings, and reporting‑owner records.

Coordinate annual director and officer questionnaires and related governance disclosures.

Compliance & Reporting

Manage quarterly SOX and disclosure certification processes.

Support sustainability, ESG, and governance reporting initiatives.

Maintain compliance calendars, reporting deadlines, and legal records.

Contracts & Legal Operations

Review and administer select commercial agreements and legal templates.

Manage legal department mailboxes, compliance reporting, records management, and other legal operations activities.

What You Bring to the Team

• 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, preferably in a public company or large law firm environment.


• Experience supporting corporate governance, entity management, board administration, and securities compliance.


• Familiarity with SEC filings, Section 16 reporting, proxy statements, and annual shareholder meetings.


• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Brinker

At Brinker, we believe life is short, so work happy! That means creating an environment where you can grow your career, feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and have fun along the way.

• Flexibility that fits your life: Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home.


• Enjoy our brands: Generous dining discounts at Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy®.


• Wellbeing at work: On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp.


• A culture worth celebrating: From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, you'll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard.