Being part of the Dutch Family
You are adaptable, a servant leader, and community-minded. You view yourself as an unfinished product on the constant pursuit of personal and professional development. We rely on our people to uphold our core values of speed, quality, and service to protect our culture and ensure our growth remains limitless!
Dutch Bros mission statement
We are a fun-loving, mind-blowing company that makes a massive difference one cup at a time.
Who we are
Dutch Bros puts people first in everything we do. Joining our team gives you the opportunity to build a compelling future while making a massive difference in the lives of our customers and communities.
We love people and we love OUR people! Here’s what we offer
Here at Dutch Bros, we want our employees to feel valued, and we recognize there's more to value than a salary. The following benefits and perks were hand-picked to cater to our diverse employee base:
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Medical/Dental/Vision/Short Term Disability/Life insurances
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Paid Sick Days
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401(k) plan with employer match after one year of employment
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Education Benefit Program
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Vacation/Floating Holidays/Paid Time Off
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Paid Parental Leave
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Flexible Schedule
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Paid Volunteer Days
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Various employee discounts
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Office perks, such as hi-lo desks, snacks provided daily, casual dress code, and an in-house coffee bar with a dedicated Broista
Position Overview
The Senior Paralegal - Corporate is a key member of the Dutch Bros growing legal team. This role will help handle a range of legal matters including supporting attorneys and paralegals with real estate transactions, intellectual property protection and filing, franchising, litigation, and general corporate compliance work.
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
Support attorneys and paralegals with real estate matters:
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Prepare and manage the administration of real estate transaction documents including LOIs, leases, sub-leases, amendments, assignments, easements, phase I environmental assessments, construction contracts, and other related real estate documents.
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Review title reports and surveys and analyze legal descriptions.
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Other special projects as needed
Support attorneys with intellectual property filings, brand protection, and related litigation:
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Assist attorneys with all aspects of trademark law, including researching trademarks, preparing and filing applications, and maintaining portfolio
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Assist attorneys with brand protection including trademark opposition, cancellation actions, and litigation
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Other special projects as needed
Support attorneys and paralegals with franchisee relationship maintenance, agreements, transitions, and transactions:
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Provides legal and administrative support related to franchises including franchise agreement renewals, maintaining document files, drafting annual franchise disclosure documents, and registration.
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Support legal team in franchisee acquisition transactions, coordinate due diligence, document preparation, closing mechanics, post-closing integration, and administration of acquired assets for smooth and accurate transaction completion
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Maintain related calendars for important deadlines and events
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Other special projects as needed
Support attorneys with litigation matters:
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Provide high-level, detail-focused, and proactive litigation support
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Assist with the management of discovery, including organization and document productions to outside counsel
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Manage internal litigation holds and preservation of data
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Manage litigation-related insurance coverage accounting
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Other special projects as needed
Job Qualifications
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10+ years of corporate paralegal experience, required
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BA/BS degree or paralegal certificate preferred, but can be replaced by significant experience
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Experience and understanding of real estate development and transactions including Build-to-Suit, Ground Leases, CAM, SNDA, Estoppel, and exclusivity issues.
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Strong understanding of trademark law and experience preparing intellectual property filings and maintaining a Trademark portfolio.
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Experience with franchising in registration states and non-registration states, disclosure issues, acquisitions, and compliance
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Previous roles that emphasized project management, prioritizing, and consistently achieving results
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Experience training and managing support staff
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Experience with scaling processes and procedures for a fast-growing company
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Ability to travel to Dutch Bros HQ in Grants Pass, OR once per quarter
Location Requirement:
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This position is based in Phoenix, AZ
Competencies
- Adaptable
- Initiative
- Collaborative
- Communication
- Effective Prioritization
- Functional and Tech. Expertise
Physical Requirements
- Occasionally move or lift office items
- Must be able to work in an office environment
- Must be able to communicate in an effective manner to perform job duties
- Vision must be good or corrected in order to perform essential job duties
- Hearing must be good or corrected in order to have the ability to understand information to perform essential job duties
- Ability to read and write in English in order to process paperwork and follow up on any actions necessary
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculators, copy machines, computers, and office equipment
*This position is preferred to be in the Phoenix, AZ area
*This position is expected to close at midnight on 10/20/2023
Compensation:
$104,788.59 - $121,478.69
If you like wild growth and working in a unique and fun environment, surrounded by positive community, you'll enjoy your career with us!
