General Counsel
Pura Vida Miami
Posted Apr 26 Full TimeOn SiteMiami 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