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When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you!

Partners with the Associate General Counsel – Global Litigation & Employment to provide legal advice and counsel specifically in the employment law area, as well as managing litigation and threats of litigation. Serve as primary legal advisor for assigned Field HR team on employee relations matters. Works directly with business partners, operates independently on matters within his/her purview, and executes against goals and objectives set by the AGC and/or Wendy’s, with a primary focus on minimizing or eliminating legal and economic risks.

Serves as general legal support person in the Legal department for assigned matters relating to labor and employment for Wendy’s for both U.S. and International operations. This includes, but is not limited to, providing advice and counsel to HR and other business partners on employee relations matters, researching employment legal issues and preparing written summaries and advice related to same, drafting and editing policies and procedures, providing expertise and advice on people-related projects, and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating HR-related contracts and agreements. Manage and advise on employment disputes and litigation, including EEOC and other agency investigations and claims and actual or threatened employment litigation matters as assigned. Manage and advise on other litigation and disputes as assigned. Supervise paralegal work product and work independently with paralegals and support staff to execute projects and processes. Supporting AGC or General Counsel on an “as requested” basis on special projects. Develop, advise and execute legal strategy for disputes and litigation matters when serving as lead attorney. Develop, advise and execute legal strategy for disputes and litigation matters where AGC or other counsel is lead attorney. Authority to provide independent legal and business advice to business partners on employment law matters within discretion Authority to make independent decisions relating to document negotiations so long as within company guidelines and reflects the relevant internal approvals

Education: Masters Degree Additional education information (major, etc.): J.D. Law firm and/or in-house attorney experience: 3-5 years Flexible attorney with focused experienced in employment and litigation and excellent soft skills, Including a demonstrated a willingness to learn, enthusiasm for being a part of the Company’s in-house legal department, and a hard-working and ethical legal partner with a customer service mindset This position is located in Dublin, Ohio but is hybrid and will involve some onsite work. #hybrid

“Wendy’s was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. * The target annual bonus for this role is XX% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance. Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, __www.wendysbenefits.com.* *NOTE: Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy’s retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.”