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Corporate Attorney
Category: Human Resources & Legal
Denny’s is searching for a Corporate Counsel to join our in-house legal team. The candidate will advise on offers of employment, hirings, separations, separation agreements, compensation, benefits, as well as employment litigation issues and disputes. Must be a team player willing to help in any area requiring support in the legal department (e.g., aiding the commercial transactions team). The position will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Spartanburg, SC; however, remote candidates may be considered.
Essential Functions (Key Responsibilities)
- Advise on offers of employment, hirings, separations, separation agreements, compensation, benefits, as well as management of employment litigation matters and disputes.
- Assist enterprise team regarding general contracts, third-party agreements, and vendor/supplier relationships, if needed, as necessary
- Create business-oriented legal reports and correspondence and effectively present legal information to senior management
- Develop information and obtain materials relevant to the objectives determined by the Chief Legal Officer
- Analyze and draft legal memoranda assessing the merits and respective legal risks and opportunities with focus of different problem-solving approaches
- Strong desire to learn about business and function within an in-house legal team
- Understanding legal issues facing our industry
- Provide timely and practical legal support to different business functional areas
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements
Education:
J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction
Experience:
3-7 years of prior work experience in law firm or in-house (strong preference for someone with in-house experience). Must have prior experience managing employment law matters and litigation. Those with experience in contract negotiation or commercial transactions are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrated ability to perform legal research and analysis as requested and make written recommendations regarding courses of action to the Chief Legal Officer
- Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks quickly, accurately, and efficiently in a fast-paced environment and under deadline pressure
- Ability to work in and maintain a highly confidential and privileged environment
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills, solid business instincts and judgment, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with Google applications and other office-related technologies
- Ability to work independently with strong drive and motivation to achieve results