Legal Counsel – U.S. Commercial

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! legal Counsel – U.S. Commercial will provide legal advice and guidance to the Company’s teams on commercial contracts and general corporate agreements and support the teams on day-to-day legal and regulatory matters. Counsel will work collaboratively as part of the in-house Legal team to provide counsel on a wide variety of commercial agreements for The Wendy’s Company, such as, brand licenses, marketing and advertising services, technology and SaaS agreements, and data privacy agreements. Counsel will have significant intra-Legal department and cross-functional client interaction, working with the U.S. teams in Operations, Marketing, Technology, QA/Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Communications.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts – Review, provide legal advice, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts and general corporate contracts throughout the Company, such as confidentiality agreements, purchase agreements, brand licenses, technology agreements, data privacy and protection agreements, and various service agreements.
• Data Privacy and Technology – Develop and maintain effective working relationships with and provide legal advice and support to the various functional and business teams, including, in particular, the data privacy and technology teams. Keep informed of relevant legal developments with respect to certain key legal areas as identified, analyze applicability of regulations to the team as requested, and work cross-functionally with other teams to address potential matters.
• Marketing – Review and provide legal advice on marketing assets, campaigns, and contests and sweepstakes.
• Support the Company’s teams and the Legal Department on other activities/projects as-needed and as assigned.

• education: J.D degree required
• Top 20% of law School class at top tiered law school preferred
• Admitted, in good standing, to the Ohio Bar (or other state bar) required
• 2-3+ years working as contracts or licensing attorney with law firm and/or in-house experience
• Experience in technology, intellectual property, or data protection agreements
• Customer-oriented, collaborative, and able to make independent decisions and use own judgment within company guidelines
• Demonstrated skill in disciplined execution and able to achieve goals among competing priorities and deadlines with high attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written and oral communication, including persuasive and constructive feedback skills

Expected Work Location (In Office): It is expected that you will primarily perform work at the Wendy’s Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or at other location(s) as designated by the Company. You are required to work in the office at least 4 days a week. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Onsite

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 20% 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.

Pay Range: $122,000.00 – $214,000.00 Annually