Senior Counsel, Transactional & Securities

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

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company’s website located at www.dinebrands.com.

Job Location Type Hybrid - The Senior Counsel will be responsible for broad-based transactional work, including securities matters, corporate governance, and franchising.

Responsibilities

• Broad-based transactional work, including counseling internal clients on structuring of franchise deals and negotiations.
• Review and prepare periodic SEC disclosure materials, including press releases, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and the Proxy Statement.
• Advise on general corporate and securities issues, including issues relating to securities matters, M&A transactions, capital markets, corporate governance, corporate policies, procedures and programs, and equity compensation plans.
• Review and negotiate franchise-related agreements, including franchise and development agreements.
• Prepare franchise disclosure documents and ensure compliance with all franchise laws and regulations.
• Provide support as necessary to other functions in the legal department including marketing, technology, compliance, and international.
• Provide strategic and practical advice to internal clients at all levels, including top level executives across all three brands and Dine Brands.

Skills & Requirements

• At least 8 years of broad-based transactional or securities/corporate law experience.
• J.D. from an accredited top tier law school.
• Experienced in a wide range of corporate transactional matters.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills and great attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills required.
• Ability to handle a large volume and variety of matters.
• Track record of initiative, problem solving, ownership of projects, and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to influence business clients in a calm and professional demeanor.
• Excellent business judgment and experience in providing strategic and practical advice to business functions at all levels.
• Self-starter who is able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Previous in-house experience is preferred.
• Restaurant or hospitality industry experience as well as franchise experience is helpful.

Target base salary 200-225k depending on experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dine Brands Global strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and/or other applicable laws and regulations in other jurisdictions. Dine Brands reviews criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment. The following is a list of all material job duties which Dine Brands reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: comply with applicable laws, mitigate risk, provide competent legal advice, and securely obtain, store, and handle employees’ and third parties’ personal, financial, and medical information. For information on how we collect and use your personal information, please visit our Applicant & Employee Privacy Notice.

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands comprised over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company’s website located at www.dinebrands.com.