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General Counsel

Pura Vida Miami
Posted Apr 26
Full Time
On Site
Miami Beach, Florida

We are a lifestyle brand!

If you are looking to join an awesome team, have a positive working environment and live a healthy and active lifestyle, we offer an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and ever-growing brand in this industry.

We are on a mission to provide the world with simple, wholesome food and beverage items that fit today's lifestyle, offering an intimate yet fast and consistent experience every day, 365 days a year.

We love and take pride in what we do, and we are looking for the right partners to grow with us. Please join us if you consider yourself a person of integrity, a hard-working team player who is eager to continually grow and learn.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Negotiate and draft business contracts for different business areas, including development, operations, procurement, marketing, human resources, etc.
  • and negotiate commercial real estate leases, estoppels, SNDAs, and build agreements, amendments, and renewals.
  • litigation matters, including preparing document productions and responding to discovery requests.
  • state and local regulations affecting the restaurant industry and advise regarding compliance efforts, including, but not limited to, food packaging, menu, etc.
  • an organized and up-to date database including state registrations in all states in which the Company does business, contracts, trademarks, licenses and permits.
  • Review and analyze complex business issues to provide recommendations to the Executive Team.
  • Develop and implement company policies, procedure documents, compliance programs, and standard legal forms.
  • Ensure that strong internal controls relating to the company’s contracting process are in place.
  • Properly set up necessary entities, LLC’s for the appropriate areas of the business.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA accredited law school.
  • Member in good standing of at least one State Bar.
  • Preferred 5+ years of corporate legal experience including prior large corporate law firm and/or in-house experience.
  • Experience with contract drafting and negotiation, including the ability to assess risk and add value while providing sound legal counsel.
  • Experience in advising retail and/or restaurant clients preferred.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally, manage simultaneous projects and prioritize deadlines.
  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills and the ability to constructively, efficiently, and collegially collaborate with all levels of management, staff, outside counsel and business partners.
  • Must be responsive, pro-active, and a self-starter capable taking projects to completion and problem-solving along the way.

NOTE: This position plan is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

BENEFITS:

  • Health & Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
  • PTO
  • Discounted Meals
  • Growth Opportunities