Corporate Counsel

Legit. Texas. Barbecue.

Since 1941, we have exhibited a passion for not only great barbecue but great people. That’s why we offer a workplace where employees are given meaningful growth opportunities and rewarded for their loyalty and contributions.  Hardworking, passionate individuals who inspire others and thrive in a fast-paced environment make up our team. As the largest and fastest-growing barbecue concept in the world, we’re always looking for dynamic and motivated team members to join our family!

DICKEY’S is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex (including pregnancy), gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Become an expert on franchise law and Dickey's Barbecue Restaurant’s franchise system.
• Draft and review franchise agreements, development agreements, termination agreements, asset purchase agreements, promissory notes, security agreements, non­-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, and such other necessary agreements related to Dickey's franchise system
• Support company in all legal matters, including drafting and reviewing contracts, mediation, arbitration, litigation, and negotiation with franchisees
• Monitor compliance on internal governance policies
• Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically
• Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks
• Draft agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights
• Keep abreast of legislative changes
• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives on a variety of legal topics (including, but not limited to franchise law, labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.)
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to company leadership
• Identify franchisees that are not in compliance with their respective franchise agreement and draft non-compliance/default correspondence in accordance with the terms of the franchise agreement and applicable state and federal laws

Prerequisites:

• Franchise law experience
• Overall broad legal knowledge (franchise law, litigations, labor law, etc.)
• Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills
• First class interpersonal and communication skills
• D. degree and licensed to practice law in Texas
• MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an asset
• This is an in-office role and we are not offering relocation funding