Job Description

About Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center Inspire Brands is disrupting the restaurant industry through digital transformation and operational efficiencies. The company?s technology hub, Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center, India, will lead technology innovation and product development for the organization and its portfolio of distinct brands. The Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will focus on developing new capabilities in data science, data analytics, eCommerce, automation, cloud computing, and information security to accelerate the company?s business strategy. Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will also host an innovation lab and collaborate with start-ups to develop solutions for productivity optimization, workforce management, loyalty management, payments systems, and more. About Inspire Brands: Inspire Brands is disrupting the restaurant industry through digital transformation and operational efficiencies. The companys technology hub, Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center, India, will lead technology innovation and product development for the organization and its portfolio of distinct brands. The Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will focus on developing new capabilities in data science, data analytics, eCommerce, automation, cloud computing, and information security to accelerate the companys business strategy. Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will also host an innovation lab and collaborate with start-ups to develop solutions for productivity optimization, workforce management, loyalty management, payments systems, and more. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Work together in support of the respective regional lawyer on a wide range of international franchise and global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) licensing issues, including monitoring compliance with franchise agreements, license agreements, and brand standards and assist in ensuring compliance with applicable federal franchising, business opportunity, and distribution laws. This role will support Inspire Brands diverse portfolio of worldwide brands in its quest to be the premier operator and franchisor of choice across restaurant categories. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Franchise Legal Responsibilities:

• Draft transactional documents related to existing franchise-related agreements and CPG agreements upon advice and counsel from Franchise Counsel.
• Draft and manage international disclosure documents for applicable international region(s) including renewal tracking and information gathering) and coordination with internal business teams, outside counsel (including international local counsel) and country administration, as necessary.
• Draft legal default notices and termination notices for franchise compliance issues upon advice and counsel from Franchise Counsel.
• Act as primary Franchise Legal point of contact for franchise qualifications process including coordinating with prospective franchisees in terms of ownership structures and, background checks globally.

General Responsibilities:

• Act as liaison between the legal and internal business teams, including attending meetings and responding to inquiries as necessary
• Assist with the review of franchise-related and license-related agreements as necessary.
• Perform other general legal and / or business duties and functions as may be assigned or required by business needs

EDUCATION:

• Required Minimum: Bachelors Degree
• Preferred: Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program or regional equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of prior franchising experience related to the compliance with franchise agreements

REQUIRED KNOWLEFDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES:

• Fluent (speaking, writing, and reading) in English
• Knowledge of, and competence in advising and supporting diverse clients with respect to all aspects of franchising
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Good written/verbal communication and drafting skills in interfacing with business personnel, entrepreneurs and franchisees
• Ability to successfully form business relationships with franchisees and interact with varied individual skill sets
• Strong business acumen, problem solving skills, and judgement
• Exceptional customer focus, approachability, organizations skills and ability to consistently prioritize, coordinate and satisfy numerous competing demands and successfully achieve deadline driven results and effectively achieve business objectives
• Proven ability to be open to change and agile in a dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgency
• Limited travel may be required

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:

• Authority as set forth in the applicable Inspire Brands Authorization Approval Matrix

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