Legal & Compliance Legal Counsel
Flynn Group - San Mateo
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Flynn Group (together with its subsidiaries Apple American Group, Bell American Group, Pan American Group, RB American Group, Hut American Group, Wend American Group, and Flynn Fitness Group) seeks a motivated litigation associate to serve as Counsel, Litigation on its industry-recognized legal team. This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic in-house legal department of a company featuring some of the most iconic and beloved restaurant and fitness brands in the nation (Applebee’s, Taco Bell, Panera, Arby’s, Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, and Planet Fitness).
Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Litigation, you will be responsible for supporting senior in-house counsel in a variety of litigation and arbitration matters, including matters on which in-house counsel team members serve as lead counsel. Your focus will be on premises liability and commercial cases, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a variety of other fields, including auto liability, real estate, construction, and ADA Title III.
You will gain experience in all aspects of litigation, from initial investigation through discovery and trial. You will research legal issues, interview witnesses, appear at case management conferences, prepare in-house attorneys to take and defend depositions, draft pretrial and trial motions, participate in pre-trial dispute resolution, and try cases, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility over time.
Collaborate closely with outside counsel on non-California litigation matters.
Support internal investigations, including conducting and documenting interviews.
Support internal advice and counseling across a broad spectrum of legal issues.
Remain up-to-date on relevant industry and litigation-related laws to ensure an ongoing ability to provide excellent legal advice.
Develop processes and procedures to increase efficiencies, manage and leverage data, and help support a growing legal department.
Occasional travel involved.
2-5 years of litigation experience.
~ Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; Ability to learn quickly and manage shifting priorities.
~ Ability to operate as a team player who can effectively work with and manage legal staff and business clients cooperatively and efficiently.
~ We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. Medical / Dental Vision
Retirement and Savings Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Work Schedules
There is a target discretionary incentive bonus of 20%.