Corporate Counsel
Company: Sizzling Platter, LLC
Location: West Jordan
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Sizzling Platter, LLC, is a private equity backed restaurant
management growth platform. We currently operate more than 650
restaurants across the United States and Mexico. We are located in
Murray, Utah and employ over 13,000 people. Since 1963 we have
proven to be a strong restaurant platform focused on adding and
scaling leading brands in outstanding restaurant markets. We are
committed to growing our portfolio through building new stores in
our existing brands, acquiring additional stores, and entering new
brands. Our current restaurant brands include Red Robin Gourmet
Burgers, Sizzler Steakhouse, Dunkin', Wingstop, Little Caesars,
Jamba, Cinnabon, and Jersey Mike's Subs.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose:
As a company, we are on an exciting expansion path across our
restaurant brands. We grow aggressively through acquisitions of
other franchisees and businesses as well as organic restaurant
development in our existing markets. We are seeking an experienced
corporate counsel to join our team and support our M&A
initiatives as well as real estate development. As corporate
counsel, you will also help support other legal matters within the
organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead mergers and acquisitions, investments and other strategic
transactions in all stages, from performing due diligence, drafting
and negotiating term sheets and definitive transaction
documentation, and supporting closing transactions and post-closing
integration
Legal review, drafting and negotiation of real estate purchase and
lease contracts
Oversee amendments to existing leases
Work closely with our internal business and compliance teams, as
well as with franchisors of our brands and outside counsel
Counsel various departments within the organization regarding the
interpretation of lease and other business contracts
Assist with the resolution of contractual disputes and the exercise
of rights under real estate contracts
Manage projects effectively, with a team-oriented approach
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and ability
to give executive-level guidance in a timely manner
Thorough understanding of contracts and related agreements to
M&A and real estate matters
Superior interpersonal skills and team-first attitude
Sound and practical business judgment
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
Ability to be the primary in-house attorney on certain corporate
projects, including handling multiple simultaneous transactions or
projects
Qualifications:
J.D. degree required
MBA degree is a plus
3-5 years of relevant transactional legal experience
A combination of both in-house and law firm practice experience is
preferred, primarily in M&A and real estate transactions
Membership in at least one state bar
Experience working with franchisors a plus
Sizzling Platter offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, short and long
term disability, paid vacation, paid holidays, and company matching
401(k) Program.
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