Corporate Legal Counsel(Bilingual) - CJ Foodville USA : Job Details

SUMMARY

The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for providing expert legal guidance on a wide range of matters, including franchise operations, real estate transactions, construction projects, and contract negotiations. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the legal complexities associated with these industries. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, a proactive problem-solver, and a trusted advisor to CFO.

JOB DUTIES (include but are not limited to the following)

• Provide counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders to set the company's legal strategy on a broad range of matters related to new initiatives and products and other corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters
• Maintain a deep understanding of the company's business and industry and provide expert legal advice to the company's management and departments on a wide range of legal issues
• Engage strategically in risk assessment and mitigation and developing innovative approaches to legal issues in support of business objectives
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure they are legally sound and align with the company's interests, and interpret and explain legal language and the implications of various legal documents
• Ensure that all contracts and agreements comply with relevant laws and regulations
• Advise on potential liabilities, and work to protect the company's legal interests in various transactions and operations
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business decisions
• Monitor and ensure the company's compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including industry-specific regulations
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance, and update company policies to ensure they reflect current laws and best practices
• Act as a liaison between the company and external legal firms, government agencies, and regulatory bodies
• Advise the HR team on federal, multi-state, and international employment law
• Partner with the HR team on employment practices, employment handbook updates, and HR compliance training
• Represent the company directly and/or manage outside counsels in litigation matters and other legal issues and/or special projects
• Advise and support corporate governance-related matters
• Create ad-hoc and routine reports and work with the parent company/affiliates in Korea
• Train employees on legal matters and company policies to promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior
• Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Franchise Law Experience: Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating franchise agreements and disclosure documents (e.g., Franchise Disclosure Documents or FDDs in the U.S.).
• Corporate or Commercial Law Background: Experience in areas such as mergers, acquisitions, and contract law, often relevant to franchising.
• Legal Knowledge
• Franchise-Specific Regulations:
• Understanding of federal, state, or international franchise regulations (e.g., the FTC Franchise Rule in the U.S.).
• Knowledge of disclosure requirements, franchise registration, and compliance laws.
• Contract Law: Proficiency in creating, interpreting, and enforcing contracts.
• Dispute Resolution: Experience with litigation, arbitration, or mediation in franchise-related disputes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the state bar
• 4-10 years of legal experience, with substantial in-house experience
• Proven track record of managing complex legal issues and providing strategic legal advice
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to draft clear, concise contracts and agreements
• Effectively manages a high volume of work through various methods of organization, project and task management, and prioritization as needs evolve
• Ability to think strategically, anticipate potential problems, and design creative, out-of-the-box solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with a global organization and familiarity with working cross-culturally and with those of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Korean bilingual skills preferred

CJ Foodville USA

CJ Foodville USA is the parent company of TOUS les JOURS, a French-Asian inspired bakery café, offering more than 300 different kinds of bakery goods, including bread, pastries, cakes, desserts, and beverages. TOUS les JOURS means “every day” in French. The bakery bakes everyday to provide fresh products for the guests and takes pride in sourcing and using carefully selected fine ingredients. TOUS les JOURS continues to expand and embrace innovation in all markets. With its franchising ‘know-how' and continuous support from the team, the brand is getting tremendous amount of attention from people who are interested in setting up small businesses. Currently, there are about 120 TOUS les JOURS stores in the U.S. and more than 1,700 stores globally.

CJ Foodville USA continued to generate positive operating income for 6+ consecutive years with average annual revenue growth rate of 30%. The company plans to open more than 1,000 stores in the U.S. till year 2030. For more information about the brand, please visit:

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Employee Benefits

• Med/Den/Vis/Life Insurance (100% Company Covered) from Day 1
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Leave (short term 100% covered)
• 401(k) 5% Match (no vesting period!) from Day 1
• Flexible Time Available
• $600 Lifestyle Allowance (Annually)
• Cellphone Reimbursements
• Employee Discounts (40% off CJ products & services)
• Paid Holidays (11 days)
• Paid Time Off (generous and increases by tier!) (20+days from 1st Year)
• Paid Maternity Leave (paid 100% for 12 weeks)
• Paid Creative Leave (up to 4 weeks specified on years of service + monetary value)
• Education Benefit ($1,000 every year) provided
• Employee Club Activities (movie, e-sports, book, sports activity club, etc.)
• Relocation bonus provided
• & Much More