Sr. Corporate Counsel

Overview

Yum! Brands has an immediate need for a technology attorney who will partner closely with a dedicated team of engineers, architects and data scientists to solve complex problems and drive innovation, while minimizing risk to the enterprise. Specifically, s/he will provide strategic legal counsel and support to facilitate the delivery of critical digital and technology initiatives, including the deployment of our suite of AI-enabled restaurant technology products. This is a highly collaborative role that is ideal for an individual who is skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships with cross-functional teams spanning Yum! D&T, Yum! Corporate and our brands.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad legal support to one or more client teams in Yum! D&T’s Commercial Products vertical (e.g., Product, Engineering & Architecture, and Reliability & Engineering teams), Enterprise Technology vertical (e.g., AI and Data, IT Shared Services, Global Technology Risk Management, and Restaurant Technology Operations), and Support functions (e.g., Finance, Strategy and HR) on a diverse range of matters and issues associated with the development and deployment of Yum!-owned technology and services into restaurants around the globe
• Independently draft, negotiate and facilitate execution of strategically important SaaS, PaaS, cloud services, IT infrastructure, technology, license, and other commercial agreements tied to Yum! D&T’s products, services, and strategy
• Partner with the Yum! Trademarks team to review, and obtain clearance for, trademarks associated with Yum! D&T’s portfolio of products and services; advise Yum! D&T Product and Strategy teams on guardrails around usage, in line with broader business objectives and organizational risk tolerance
• Partner with Yum! Procurement to conduct request for proposals (RFPs) for products and services connected to the Yum! D&T suite of products and services
• Lead and/or participate on project teams and working groups associated with Yum!’s ambition to be the world’s preeminent “digital franchisor”; participate in, and provide legal support for, other ad hoc projects, as assigned
• Develop and maintain expertise in areas of the law impacting Yum! D&T’s products, services and strategy, including those around data privacy, AI, intellectual property, technology and commercial contracts

Working Relationships

Directly advises key members of the Yum! D&T Leadership Team and their direct reports. Interacts with all levels within the Yum! Corporate and Brand Legal Departments, including attorneys and paralegals. Manages outside legal counsel. Interacts with third party vendors, counsel and franchise partners.

Qualifications

Education

This position requires a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.

Experience (and Other Qualifications)

Ideal candidates will have at least 3-5 years of prior experience in a law firm or in-house legal department. Candidates must be a member, licensed and in good standing, with a State Bar.

• Substantive knowledge of, and experience with, corporate/commercial transactions, including broad knowledge of corporate and contracts law (prefer experience with strategic and technology transactions)
• Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and oral), with demonstrated ability to influence others
• Experience working with clients at all levels of an organization
• Ability to self-start and drive action individually and collaboratively in a collegial environment
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency on cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed environment
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks as well as successfully handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High personal and professional integrity and the ability to establish personal credibility and trust across the organization