Hertz Global Holdings, Inc

Corporate Counsel Sr

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D., LLB or equivalent international degree with strong academic credentials.
  • Admitted to the bar in Florida or Georgia; or eligible for limited licensure as in-house counsel in one of these states.
  • 3-6 years of experience in commercial transactions, preferably in a law firm or in-house.
  • Direct experience with franchising or licensing models is required.
  • Strong drafting skills are essential.
  • Willingness to travel internationally and accommodate global time zones as needed.
  • Proficiency in additional languages is a plus, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted partner by providing risk-based legal counsel on franchise matters.
  • Structure, draft, and negotiate franchise and licensing agreements and related documents.
  • Collaborate to prepare global franchise disclosure documents.
  • Advise on laws applicable to franchising issues.
  • Support global strategic initiatives relating to franchise operations.
  • Mitigate legal risks, ensuring favorable terms in franchise agreements.
  • Counsel on contract interpretation and support pre-litigation disputes.

Benefits

  • Up to 40% off Hertz rentals.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision plan options.
  • 403(b) retirement programs with employer matching.
  • Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance.
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees & family.
  • Educational Reimbursement & Discounts.
  • Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness.
  • Discounts on theme park tickets, gym memberships, and more.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Legal Counsel, Franchise supports the company's lead legal support on franchise matters worldwide. This position is full-time. This full-time position reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Franchise and will be based in either the Estero, FL or Atlanta, GA office.

Support the company's financial success by providing pragmatic, business focused and risk-based legal counsel and guidance on a wide-array of commercial matters involving the company's global franchise systems.

What You'll Do:
  • Serve as a trusted partner to the Global Franchise Operations team by providing risk-based legal counsel and guidance on franchise matters.
  • Structure, draft, review, and negotiate franchise agreements, license agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, and other related documentation.
  • Assist with the preparation of franchise disclosure documents globally in collaboration with multiple internal and external resources.
  • Advise on issues arising under laws applicable to franchising.
  • Partner with the Global Franchise Operations team to support global strategic initiatives relating to franchise.
  • Mitigate legal and financial contractual risks, ensuring fair, favorable, and consistent terms across agreements.
  • Counsel the business on contract interpretation.
  • Partner with the Global Franchise Operations team and other centers of excellence to design and implement a risk-based franchise compliance program.
  • Support business colleagues in resolving pre-litigation contract disputes.
  • Support the development and improvement of contracting processes.
  • Deliver business-oriented legal counsel in a timely, positive, collaborative and constructive manner.
  • Assist with other matters as needed.
  • Be a vocal advocate and champion for Hertz's culture of adhering to strong ethical standards.


What We're Looking For:

  • J.D., LLB or equivalent international degree with strong academic credentials.
  • Required to be admitted to the bar and in good standing in either Florida or Atlanta, or admitted to the bar and in good standing in another jurisdiction and eligible for limited licensure of in-house counsel in either Florida or Atlanta.
  • 3-6 years of commercial transactions experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Direct experience with franchising or licensing models required.
  • Strong drafting skills are essential.
  • Willingness and ability to accommodate global needs including:
    • travel internationally on a limited basis to meet with in-country colleagues and franchisees; and
    • meetings to support various time zones.
  • Proficiency in other languages will be beneficial, but is not mandatory.
  • Highly preferred to be in ATL or Estero, FL, hybrid.

What's In It For You:
  • Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
  • Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
  • Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
  • Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
  • Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
  • Perks & Discounts -Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more


About Hertz Global Holdings, Inc

Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental company with more than 1,700 airport locations in the U.S. and more than 1,300 airport locations internationally. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, Carfirmations,?Mobile Wi-Fi, and unique vehicles offered through the Adrenaline, Dream, Family,?Fun,?Green and Prestige Collections set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental business and sells vehicles through its Rent2Buy program. The company also owns Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC), one of the largest equipment rental businesses with more than 355 locations worldwide offering a diverse line of equipment and tools for rent and sale. HERC primarily serves the construction, industrial, oil, gas, entertainment and government sectors.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc Careers

Join the dynamic team at Hertz Global Holdings, Inc, a global leader in the car rental industry, and drive your career forward with one of the most recognized companies worldwide. At Hertz, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in a workplace that values diversity and leadership.

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1918
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