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