Restaurant365

Corporate Counsel

Restaurant365$120K — $140K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of corporate legal experience with a law firm or in-house legal department
  • Juris Doctor Degree from ABA Accredited University and Bachelor's Degree required
  • Licensed to practice law in one U.S. state or District of Columbia
  • Experience negotiating, drafting, reviewing and advising on contracts
  • Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficient in AI tools and comfortable utilizing AI for efficiency
  • Strong research and organizational skills with a detailed-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate, draft, review and advise on key company agreements
  • Work with the Deal Desk to enhance contracting processes and select contract management systems
  • Contribute to handling data privacy and security issues
  • Assist in matters related to litigation, internal investigations, and compliance
  • Aid in corporate governance, financing, and equity issues
  • Provide pragmatic legal advice and anticipate emerging legal risks
  • Collaborate with colleagues and outside counsel

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits, 100% paid for employee
  • 401k with matching contributions
  • Equity Option Grant
  • Unlimited PTO plus company holidays
  • Engagement in wellness initiatives
Full Job Description
The Corporate Counsel will report to the Head of Legal and will be the second member of the company's legal team. We are looking for an outstanding entry-level corporate attorney to handle routine and emerging issues which arise in our company and require legal advice and counsel, as well as to contribute to the administration of our small corporate law department.

How you'll add value:

Working under the supervision of the Head of Legal:

  • Personally negotiate, draft, review and advise on key company agreements, including without limitation customer, vendor and partner contracts and NDAs.


  • Work with the company's Deal Desk to improve company's contracting processes, select a contract management systems and create automation in the sales contract process.


  • Contribute to legal team's handling of issues relating to:


  • Data privacy and security


  • Legal consideration of products


  • Litigation and disputes


  • Internal investigations


  • Ethics and compliance


  • HR/Employment law


  • M&A diligence and integration


  • Assist Head of Legal with corporate governance, financing and equity issues.


  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues throughout the company and with outside counsel.


  • Research, anticipate, and guard the company against emerging legal risks


  • Be a trusted advisor to the leadership team on legal matters critical to the growth of the business


  • Provide pragmatic advise and recommendations


  • Understand R365's industry, operations, products, and sales model to help mitigate risks and find creative and cost-effective solutions to legal issues.


  • Maintain knowledge of the organization's operations and legal documents.


  • Selects when AI adds value, double-checks its outputs, and can clearly describe their AI workflow to others.


What you'll need to be successful in this role:

  • The ideal candidate will have about 1 - 3 years of corporate legal experience with a law firm or in-house legal department.


  • Juris Doctor Degree from ABA Accredited University and Bachelors Degree Required.


  • Licensed to practice law in one of U.S. States or District of Columbia.


  • Experience negotiating, drafting, reviewing and advising on contracts.


  • Possess outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to work collaboratively.


  • Be proficient in AI tools and comfortable utilizing AI to maximum efficiency within the small legal team.


  • Be pragmatic and have the right risk tolerance for working at a high-growth business


  • Be flexible and tenacious in solving complex legal and business challenges;


  • Have strong research and organizational skills, including an eye for detail, a creative mind, and the ability to shift seamlessly from task to task;


  • Be able to work independently on a project basis, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines; and


  • Be intellectually curious and motivated to learn about a wide range of topics, including general corporate matters, employment issues, vendor and customer relationships, and regulatory risk management.


  • Have a bias toward action in situations where decisions need to be made with incomplete information


R365 Team Member Benefits & Compensation

  • This position has a salary range of $120,000 - $140,000.
  • The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic location. Restaurant365 focuses on equitable pay for our team and aims for transparency with our pay practices.
  • Comprehensive medical benefits, 100% paid for employee
  • 401k + matching
  • Equity Option Grant
  • Unlimited PTO + Company holidays
  • Wellness initiatives

This role is hybrid, balancing flexibility with the value of in-person collaboration. To support connection, partnership, and team effectiveness, employees are expected to work onsite each Tuesday and Wednesday.

$120,000 - $140,000 a year

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Internal Employees - R365 is committed to growing talent from within. If you see a role that excites you and you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply -regardless of your current location or work arrangement. Reach out to your People Business Partner if you have questions.

About Restaurant365

Restaurant365 is a cloud-based restaurant management software company that provides a range of tools for restaurant owners and managers. The company's platform includes features for accounting, inventory management, and employee scheduling, among others. Restaurant365's customers include restaurants of all sizes, from small independent businesses to large chains. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
Learn more about Restaurant365
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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