Starbucks Corporation

senior paralegal - Licensing & Channel Development

Starbucks Corporation • $70K — $95K *
Seattle, WA 98115In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of paralegal experience in law firms or in-house corporate settings.
  • Considerable experience drafting commercial agreements and contracts.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Adaptability and comfort with technology in a legal context.
  • Knowledge of franchising practices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Draft contracts with brand licensees under attorney supervision.
  • Engage in direct communication with clients and external legal teams.
  • Provide support to attorneys on various projects.
  • Facilitate problem-solving and processes with client teams.
  • Organize and prioritize task pipelines related to licensing agreements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for partners and their families.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and family expansion reimbursement.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and company stock options.
  • 100% tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through ASU's program.
Full Job Description
As a Starbucks senior paralegal- Licensing & Channel Development, you will be part of the team supporting Starbucks licensed coffeehouses and channel development businesses. You will participate in the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements with third-party brand licensees, will collect and organize information to confirm related regulatory compliance, and will help advise clients on operational issues and dispute resolution. We are seeking applicants who can support fast-paced business development organizations, interact directly with clients and external parties and their legal teams, draft clear and effective contract language, and organize and prioritize an active pipeline of deals and related matters. As a senior paralegal, leveraging your previous experience, we will enable you to... Draft: Under the leadership of attorneys, be actively involved in the drafting of Starbucks contracts with brand licensees Interact: Engage directly with clients and counterparties on deals and projects Support: Support our attorneys in their work with our client teams Problem-Solve: Be part of problem solving and process improvement with our clients and other functional support teams We'd love to hear from people with: 37 Law firm or in-house corporate legal department experience. 37 7+ years relevant paralegal experience. 37 Significant contract drafting experience. 37 Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 37 Strong organizational skills, with the ability to evaluate and prioritize competing client needs across a large volume of work. 37 Comfort and flexibility with technology. 37 Knowledge of franchising a plus. As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com . *If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

About Starbucks Corporation

Starbucks is an international chain of restaurants that retails handcrafted coffee, tea, and fresh food items. With 23,132 stores in 65 countries and territories, Starbucks locations serve hot and cold drinks, whole-bean coffee, microground instant coffee, espresso, caffe latte, full-leaf teas, evolution fresh juices, pastries, and snacks. Most stores also sell pre-packaged food items, hot and cold sandwiches, and items such as mugs and tumblers. The stores also offer a variety of beers, wines, and appetizers, and markets books, music, and film. Some of the company’s products are seasonal or specific to the locality of the store. Starbucks-brand coffee, ice cream, and bottled cold coffee drinks are also sold at grocery stores. Starbucks was founded by Orin Smith in October 1971 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

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Learn more about Starbucks Corporation
Size
383,000 employees
Market Cap
$113.2 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$664.8 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$23.1 billion
NASDAQ
SBUX
* Ladders Estimates

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