Corporate Paralegal

Job Description

Arlington, VA | On-Site | Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

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Starting at $75,000, with flexibility based on experience

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Join a fast-growing and dynamic restaurant organization supporting three well-known restaurant brands operating across multiple states. We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented, and highly organized Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to play a key role in supporting a growing business.

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In this role, you will work closely with executive leadership, HR, operations teams, and outside counsel on a variety of legal, compliance, and business matters that directly support the success of our restaurants and corporate operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their work, takes initiative, and wants to grow within a collaborative organization.

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What You’ll Do:

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• Assist with reviewing, drafting, organizing, and managing contracts, vendor agreements, leases, legal documents, and corporate records.
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• Support employment and HR-related matters, including employee relations documentation, compliance tracking, investigations, and policy administration.
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• Partner with operations and leadership teams to help manage legal and compliance needs across multiple restaurant brands and locations.
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• Coordinate with outside counsel regarding litigation, labor matters, franchise-related issues, licensing, and other legal projects.
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• Conduct legal and regulatory research related to restaurant and hospitality operations.
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• Track important deadlines, renewals, filings, and compliance requirements to keep the business running smoothly.
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• Assist with insurance claims, permits, licensing, and other operational legal matters.
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• Prepare and organize materials for meetings, hearings, audits, and legal reviews.
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• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive company and employee information.
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• Provide direct support to executive leadership on special projects and business initiatives.
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What We’re Looking For:

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• Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant required.
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• Experience supporting restaurant, hospitality, retail, franchise, or multi-unit operations is a plus.
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• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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• Excellent communication skills and a professional, solutions-oriented mindset.
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• Ability to work independently while also collaborating across departments.
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• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
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• Paralegal certification is a plus.
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• Notary Public certification is a plus.
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Why Join Us?

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• Opportunity to support multiple growing restaurant brands
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• Exposure to a wide variety of legal and business matters
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• Collaborative and fast-paced team environment
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• Competitive compensation and benefits package
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• Health, dental, and vision insurance
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• Paid time off
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• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization
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Benefits:

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• Dental insurance
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• Health insurance
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• Paid time off
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• Vision insurance
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