Legal Advisor in labor law for family - run company in the restaurant sector. Advising on personnel issues, managing disputes, and ensuring compliance with social legislation.
About the role
- Experienced transactional real estate attorney responsible for leases and legal compliance at Shake Shack. Managing relationships and issues as part of the legal department for the company’s growing portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate leases and all ancillary documents primarily for ground and shopping center leases for restaurant locations in the US (including guaranties, memorandums of law, recognition agreements, waivers, site plans, work letters, estoppels, and SNDAs)
- Review superior documents, including declarations, REAs, master leases and existing exclusives
- Perform and oversee due diligence including review of title reports and environmental reports
- Manage and oversee lease work assigned to and performed by external counsel and other in-house team members
- Manage the resolution of any litigation and compliance matters relating to the leases, including construction disputes, early termination agreements, and landlord-tenant disputes
- Provide counsel to the lease administration, development, and marketing teams
- Review and make recommendations for technology that improves the review and administration of all real estate documents
- Develop best practices and processes to ensure the entry into high quality leases in a scaled manner
- Advise management on any material risks associated with a prospective lease or leased location
Requirements
- JD from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school
- 20+ years of relevant legal, business and leadership experience including at a law firm attorney
- Strong background in lease drafting and negotiation experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced and business-oriented environment with business groups throughout the company.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
- Shake Shack Meal Discounts
- Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
- Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*
- 401k Plan with Company Match*
- Paid Time Off*
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
- Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*
- Development and Growth Opportunities *Eligibility criteria applies
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