Senior Counsel - Corporate & Franchise Transactions (Hybrid)

Dine Brands International; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Dine Brands Global, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Senior Counsel to handle broad-based transactional and securities work, including franchising and governance. You will counsel internal clients on franchise deal structuring and negotiate franchise agreements, while reviewing SEC disclosures and equity plans.

Requires 8+ years of experience, a JD from a top-tier school, and strong drafting/negotiation skills. In-house and hospitality/franchise experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of broad-based transactional or securities/corporate law experience.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to handle a large volume and variety of matters.
• Self-starter with independence and collaboration.
• In-house experience and restaurant/hospitality/franchise experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Counsel internal clients on structuring franchise deals and negotiations.
• Review SEC disclosure materials (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Proxy) and related materials.
• Advise on corporate and securities issues including M&A, capital markets, governance, and equity plans.
• Review and negotiate franchise-related agreements and disclosures.
• Provide cross-functional support within the legal department and with other functions.

Skills

Broad-based transactional experience

Securities/ corporate law

Drafting and negotiating skills

Attention to detail

Organizational and time management

Multi-matter management

Initiative and ownership

Communication skills

Business judgment

Independent and collaborative

Education

J.D. from an accredited top-tier law school

Job description

Dine Brands Global, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Senior Counsel to handle broad-based transactional and securities work, including franchising and governance. You will counsel internal clients on franchise deal structuring and negotiate franchise agreements, while reviewing SEC disclosures and equity plans.

Requires 8+ years of experience, a JD from a top-tier school, and strong drafting/negotiation skills. In-house and hospitality/franchise experience are a plus.