Senior Employment Counsel — Hybrid, Global Brand

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC); Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Onsite childcare

Onsite dining center and game room

Onsite gym and fitness classes

Generous vacation and holidays

Parental leave and adoption assistance

401(k) with 6% match

Comprehensive medical & dental

Employee discounts and food

Job summary

Taco Bell is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join its Legal Department. This role provides strategic, business-focused counsel on employment, labor, and employee relations matters across the organization.

You will partner with People & Culture, Operations, and leaders to mitigate risk while advancing Taco Bell's Live Más culture. The ideal candidate has a JD, 8+ years of employment law experience, strong knowledge of applicable laws, and a track record in managing litigation and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of employment law experience.
• J.D. degree and admission to a State Bar (California preferred).
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws including California law.
• Experience managing employment litigation and working with outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Lead US employment law counsel for People & Culture, Operations, and leaders.
• Develop and oversee labor strategy and respond to union activity where applicable.
• Advise on organizational changes and workforce planning with balanced legal risk.
• Manage employment-related investigations, agency matters, and pre-litigation issues.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Practical legal advice

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Taco Bell is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join its Legal Department. This role provides strategic, business-focused counsel on employment, labor, and employee relations matters across the organization.

You will partner with People & Culture, Operations, and leaders to mitigate risk while advancing Taco Bell's Live Más culture. The ideal candidate has a JD, 8+ years of employment law experience, strong knowledge of applicable laws, and a track record in managing litigation and