Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. 

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.   

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. 

About the Job:

Taco Bell is looking to hire an experienced attorney as International Franchising & Transactions Counsel. This position is accountable for providing strategic, business-focused legal support in the areas of franchising and strategic investments for our markets outside of the United States, including in Asia, Europe, and Latin America.  It involves working closely with our development, finance, tax, accounting, operations, and other functions at the RSC as well as with regional business units in Asia and the UK.  This attorney is responsible for drafting documents, reviewing, advising, and resolving myriad issues relating to franchise relations and strategic international investment opportunities with franchise partners.  This will also involve support for setting up and managing issues related to company-owned restaurants in international markets.

The Day-to-Day:

• Drafting and negotiating agreements with new and existing franchisees, in both new and existing markets. This will include, among other things, international franchise agreements, shareholder guarantees, international concessions contracts, incentive agreements, development agreements, and other franchise-related documentation. 
• Providing advice and counsel on franchise matters, including compliance with local laws; resolving franchisee concerns and issues while managing and balancing risk with business needs; revising and communicating franchise policies in coordination with business partners; legal support and enforcement of brand standards; managing risk in franchisee transfers and financial and business restructures, development-related issues, and other company-franchisee relations issues.
• Legal support for strategic investments in franchisee organizations with other strategic M&A efforts, including by drafting and reviewing related legal documents to effectuate investments and rights, providing strategic viewpoint on legal risk and proposed resolutions, soliciting business input and obtaining alignment, and managing projects to completion.
• Legal support for company-owned restaurants and legal issues related to direct ownership of restaurants (except employment). Supporting acquisitions or sales for company restaurants, including real estate and lease matters.
• Other legal tasks as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel for International, consistent with dynamic and growing international business. 
• Management and retention (as authorized) for local counsel to assist in the above tasks. 

Is This You?

• Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent required. Licensed member in good standing of a State Bar, with strong preference for admission to the California State Bar
• 3-6 years of legal experience with complex contracts, deals, and negotiations. Franchise experience preferred.  Litigation experience, particularly international experience (arbitration or other litigation), is a plus. 
• International experience and/or experience in restaurant industry preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with all levels of the organization including management, peers, and customers
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion
• Strong problem solving skills with an analytical and business savvy approach

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons 
• Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building) 
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash, 
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions 
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering 
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting 
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name 

Salary Range: ­­$134,500 to $158,300 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! 

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.  

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