Senior Counsel, Transactional & Securities

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar, IHOP, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company’s website located at Location TypeHybridThe Senior Counsel will be responsible for broad-based transactional work, including securities matters, corporate governance, and franchising.Responsibilities:Broad-based transactional work, including counseling internal clients on structuring of franchise deals and negotiationsReview and prepare periodic SEC disclosure materials, including press releases, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and the Proxy StatementAdvise on general corporate and securities issues, including issues relating to securities matters, M&A transactions, capital markets, corporate governance, corporate policies, procedures and programs, and equity compensation plansReview and negotiate franchise-related agreements, including franchise and development agreementsPrepare franchise disclosure documents and ensure compliance with all franchise laws and regulationsProvide support as necessary to other functions in the legal department including marketing, technology, compliance, and internationalProvide strategic and practical advice to internal clients at all levels, including top level executives across all three brands and Dine BrandsSkills & Requirements:At least 8 years of broad-based transactional or securities/corporate law experienceJ.D. from an accredited top tier law schoolExperienced in a wide range of corporate transactional mattersExcellent drafting and negotiating skills and great attention to detailStrong organizational, project management, and time management skills requiredAbility to handle a large volume and variety of mattersTrack record of initiative, problem solving, ownership of projects, and intellectual curiosityStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to influence business clients in a calm and professional demeanorExcellent business judgment and experience in providing strategic and practical advice to business functions at all levelsSelf-starter who is able to work independently as well as collaborativelyPrevious in-house experience is preferredRestaurant or hospitality industry experience as well as franchise experience is helpfulTarget base salary 200-225k depending on experienceEqual Employment Opportunity StatementDine Brands Global strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and/or other applicable laws and regulations in other jurisdictions.Dine Brands reviews criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment. The following is a list of all material job duties which Dine Brands reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: comply with applicable laws, mitigate risk, provide competent legal advice, and securely obtain, store, and handle employees’ and third parties’ personal, financial, and medical information.For information on how we collect and use your personal information, please visit our Applicant & Employee Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr