Job Details
Legal Counsel, Transactions
7100 Corporate Drive , Plano , TX
ID#4844
This attorney should be an experienced transactional legal professional who will coordinate with and advise various business clients at Pizza Hut. In addition, this attorney should have experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, among other transactional based skills.
Over time, there could be opportunities to work in additional areas within the legal department as well. The successful candidate will have a growth mindset and a passion for providing world-class legal support by collaboratively working across business units while consistently modeling Pizza Hut, LLC's culture.
- EDUCATION: Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school
- QUALIFICATION: Admitted to the Texas state bar
EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years' experience in transactional legal roles, either at reputable law firm(s) or on an in-house corporate legal team(s)
- In-depth knowledge of several of the following areas (with proficiency in all): corporate transactions and commercial contract negotiation; franchise experience preferred but not required
- Ability to provide practical, strategic legal advice aligned with business objectives
- Strong background in client counseling or other client-facing engagements
PREFERRED:
- Ability to work efficiently and independently, but also collaborative with colleagues across the organization, and solve problems and/or propose creative solutions, while managing and mitigating associated legal risk(s)
- Detail and results oriented with excellent communication, organization, interpersonal, and analytical skills
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams across the Pizza Hut organization
- Ability to be a team player and relationship builder, with the ability to adapt in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment
Salary Range: $135,000 to $150,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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