Senior Attorney

Responsibilities Join in-house legal team advising on corporate transactions, employment matters, and privacy implications Support corporate governance activities and regulatory compliance matters Manage labor and employment issues, workplace investigations, and employee relations Advise on data privacy and security matters, compliance with applicable regulations Manage outside counsel relationships and assist with special projects Requirements Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, active bar admission, and good standing to practice law in California or New York. 8-10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with a meaningful mix of law firm and in-house legal experience preferred. Demonstrated expertise across at least two of the three core practice areas: corporate/commercial, labor and employment, and data privacy. Strong transactional skills with hands-on experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. Solid understanding of US employment law across multiple jurisdictions, including familiarity with California employment requirements. Practical knowledge of US data privacy frameworks, particularly CCPA/CPRA, and experience advising on digital products and consumer data programs. Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal business partners. Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Preferred: In-house experience at a consumer retail, food and beverage, restaurant, hospitality, or franchise business. Preferred: Familiarity with franchise disclosure documents (FDDs), franchise regulation, and multi-unit franchise operations. Preferred: Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken) is a plus, as the role involves communication with counterparts and stakeholders in connection with the company's international sourcing operations and business expansion activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr