General Counsel - Urgently Hiring!Wendy's • Sugar Land, TX, United States
General Counsel - Urgently Hiring!
Wendy's • Sugar Land, TX, United States
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionDraft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, franchise agreements, and supplier partnerships. Assist with visa applications, processing, and compliance for international employees. Provide legal counsel on corporate governance, risk management, and business transactions. Ensure adherence to employment laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Stay updated on legal developments that may impact the business and provide proactive recommendations to leadership. Prepare legal filings, responses, and supporting documentation for labor-related cases and contract disputes. Work with external legal counsel when necessary to support complex cases. Assist with internal investigations and regulatory audits, ensuring all legal documentation is properly maintained. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Licensed attorney in Texas. 7+ years of experience in employment law, contract law, or corporate legal matters. Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills. Strong background in labor law, contracts, and compliance. Proven ability to translate legal concepts into business-friendly language and provide strategic legal solutions. Experience in QSR, restaurant, hospitality, or franchise law is a plus. Ability to provide business-oriented legal solutions that align with company objectives. Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
About HAZA Foods :
HAZA Foods is one of the largest privately-owned restaurant franchise groups in the U.S., operating Wendy’s and Taco Bell locations across multiple states. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a business-minded General Counsel to support our legal operations, with a focus on labor law, contracts, visas, and corporate compliance.
Position Overview :
The General Counsel will provide legal support across employment law, labor cases, commercial contracts, and compliance matters. This role requires someone with strong legal expertise combined with a business-oriented mindset to help HAZA Foods navigate legal complexities while supporting operational success.
The ideal candidate will have experience drafting legal filings, responding to legal disputes, preparing court-related documents (though this role may require in-person litigation) and strong litigation skills for case management with outside counsel .
Key Responsibilities :
Labor & Employment Law
- Provide legal guidance on employment and labor law matters, including wage and hour compliance, workplace policies, and employee relations issues.
- Support HR and operations in handling employment disputes, EEOC claims, and labor-related legal matters.
- Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, and internal policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
Contracts & Business Operations
Regulatory & Compliance
Legal Representation & Documentation
Qualifications & Experience :
Why Join HAZA Foods?
As General Counsel, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the legal and business strategy of a fast-growing, industry-leading franchise group. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and operations teams to drive compliance, risk management, and business success. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a direct impact on HAZA Foods' continued growth and success.
If you are a strategic legal professional with expertise in employment law, contracts, and corporate compliance, we’d love to hear from you!
The Company reserves the right to conduct a background check of its employees, and your employment may be conditioned on satisfactory results.
Dhanani Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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