Full-Time

Attorney – International Franchising & Transactions

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Taco Bell

Taco Bell

10,001+ employees

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired cuisine

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$134.5k - $158.3kAnnually

+ Bonus + Benefits

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Irvine, CA, USA

Hybrid work schedule with year-round flex day Friday.

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.

Taco Bell offers a variety of Mexican-inspired fast food items, including tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, primarily in the United States with a global franchise presence. The company differentiates itself by frequently introducing unique and limited-time menu items that attract customers. Its business model combines company-owned and franchised locations, allowing for rapid growth while minimizing costs. Taco Bell aims to maintain a strong brand presence and enhance community engagement through initiatives like the Taco Bell Foundation.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$13.7M

Headquarters

Irvine, California

Founded

1962

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Crispy Chicken Nuggets with Hidden Valley Ranch Sauce could attract new customers.
  • Live Más Café diversifies offerings, tapping into the growing specialty drinks market.
  • AI-powered voice ordering enhances efficiency and customer experience in over 300 locations.

What critics are saying

  • Entry into the chicken nugget market faces competition from McDonald's and Chick-fil-A.
  • Closure of Brookhaven location suggests potential site selection or market saturation issues.
  • AI voice ordering could lead to dissatisfaction if technology fails or privacy concerns arise.

What makes Taco Bell unique

  • Taco Bell offers a unique Mexican-inspired menu with innovative limited-time offerings.
  • The brand's franchise model allows rapid expansion with minimized capital expenditure.
  • Taco Bell's affiliation with Yum! Brands provides shared resources and market insights.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Onsite Childcare

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

Comprehensive Medical & Dental

Gym Membership