What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Director, Corporate Law Department position at Preferred Counsel?
Preferred Counsel Legal Placement Services has been exclusively retained to recruit a talented corporate lawyer to join Whataburger’s Corporate Law Department.
At a time when many companies are struggling, Whataburger is on a growth trajectory. This is a newly created position that offers the opportunity to be part of Whataburger’s exciting journey of expansion while handling interesting work and being a part of a cohesive high performing legal team. The Whataburger legal department consists of 7 tenured lawyers and 14 exceptionally qualified legal staff all of whom are dedicated to serving the Company and supporting its business objectives.
This position provides strategic legal advice and counsel on a variety of complex commercial transactions and corporate governance matters. It handles general commercial transactions, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, finance law, and franchise law. The position will also manage the negotiations of joint venture agreements, franchise agreements, and partnership agreements. Responsibilities also include assisting with private company legal compliance, financing transactions, and franchise regulations. Liaises with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies as needed.
This position requires at least 7 years of corporate transactions experience (handling commercial transactions such as Mergers & Acquisitions, negotiating and documenting joint ventures, limited liability frameworks, and partnerships, and advising on financing transactions, or similar experience) with at least 3 of those years handling similar matters at a reputable law firm. Strong academics are also required. Experience in franchise law is a plus. The following traits are essential for the role :
o Collaborative and a team player
o Quick Study
o Forward thinker / Innovator
o Self-Motivated
o Resourceful
o Business Acumen
Reflective of the importance of the role, this position will report directly to the Company’s Chief Legal Officer, who reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer.
Benefits Offered :
Among other benefits, this position offers
- 401k
- Ability to work remotely for up to 6 weeks per year with two of those weeks being consecutive
- Generous Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Health Insurance
To learn more or to apply for the role, contact Morgan M. Matson at 210-445-7669 or at mmm@preferredcounsel.net.