Senior Counsel

Region: Amsterdam, Miami, FL, or Shelton, CT Ready for a fresh, new career? Look no further because one of the world’s most iconic brands can help you get there. Why Join Us? At Subway, “better” is baked into our DNA. We are a brand that believes in continued improvement … in our lives, our businesses, and our planet. From the handshake that started our very first sandwich shop to earning our position as one of the world’s leading restaurant brands, we’ve always embraced change and the path ahead. And today, we're making better living way easier. Our purpose is about more than the food we serve in our restaurants. It’s centered on fueling healthy businesses and healthier lives. It is one of the most exciting times to join the Subway team and contribute to our transformational journey. About the Role: We have an exciting opportunity to support our Legal team as a Senior Counsel based in Amsterdam, Miami, FL, or Shelton, CT. The Senior Counsel, Global Contracts will act as a subject matter expert to provide legal support for structuring, reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad array of agreements, including technology and digital contracts, vendor agreements, other commercial contracts, and intercompany agreements. They will provide business teams with legal guidance on the terms of engagements, as well as assist with a variety of other corporate and transactional matters as needed. If you feel that this is the role for you, and you are successful with your application, be ready to be Bold, Empowered, Accountable, and ready to have Fun in a fast paced and agile working environment.   Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide legal support for structuring, reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad array of agreements. Provide business teams with legal guidance on the terms of the engagement. Assist with a variety of other corporate and transactional matters as needed. Research and analyze laws and regulations. Provides analysis and preparation of legal risk assessments.   Qualifications (some examples listed below): J.D. degree from an accredited law school. 2-5 years related experience. Supervision of paralegals a plus. Technology (e.g., SaaS, cloud, managed services, software licensing, data licensing, IT outsourcing) contract experience strongly preferred. In-house experience a plus. Admission to CT Bar or Authorized In-House Counsel are required. Excellent contract drafting skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong negotiation skills. Adept at multi-tasking and at transitioning from one task to another on short notice. Ability to quickly and effectively learn and implement new and modified processes. Ability to manage a high-volume project workload and prioritize assignments accordingly. Ability to effectively communicate risks and legal scenarios to clients. Comfortable with ambiguity. Able to easily shift priorities to accommodate client priorities and deadlines.   What do we Offer?   Insurance Plans (Medical/Life) Pension/401K/RSP (country specific) Competitive Bonus Mobility Allowance Tuition Reimbursement Company Holidays Employee Resource Groups Volunteering time And Many More…..     The Company is only considering applicants who are currently authorized to work in the country the position is based. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V   Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, qualifications, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.