JOB BRIEF:

The successful candidate will be a hard-working, multi-tasker who operates calmly in a dynamic business environment with shifting priorities and who works just as well independently as in a team. The ideal candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be extremely efficient and detail-oriented, and possess disciplined time-management and organizational skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide direct support to the General Counsel and Associate Litigation Counsel, including the preparation of correspondence, reports, and review of corporate agreements, purchase sale agreements, asset purchase agreements, vendor contracts, and loan agreements.

• Maintain corporate governance records, including resolutions, and ownership structure
• File regulatory compliance reports such as annual reports
• Prepare documentation and file entity formation documents for new entities including Certificates of Formation, Certificates of Limited Partnership, Articles/Certificates of Incorporation, By-Laws, Applications for Employer Identification Numbers, Foreign Qualifications, and related documents, as well as amendments, reinstatements, mergers, conversions, dissolutions, etc. Order Certificates of Good Standing and other certified documents. Work with and maintain the relationship with the Registered Agent.
• Assist operations and finance teams with registration and maintenance of various franchisee, tax, and business permits and corporate licenses
• Draft varying correspondence and fulfill requests from agencies, including TABC, tax payments, or others, as needed by Legal or other departments.
•  Support in acquisition and loan transactions; facilitate execution of documents, and assist with closing and post-closing matters. Respond to bank requests for corporate documentation or structure.
•  Coordinate with outside counsel on a variety of transactions and projects
•  Liaison between leadership, vendors, and brand management
• Conduct research and compile databases
• Analyze legal invoices and process accounts.
• Produce documents related to the development and implementation of corporate policies and templates
• Work with other members of the legal team on special projects and initiatives
• Assist in handling, researching, maintaining, and applying for trademarks.
• Act as notary public assisting in the notarization of diverse documentation
• Assist in the renewal, extensions, and termination of Franchise Agreements. Review of FDA’s. Correspond with operators
• Handle all Service of Process; reroute notices communicating with different departments indicating deadlines and following up with responses (wage claims, liens, garnishments, code violations, law firm and vendor letters, worker's compensation, etc.)
• Litigation support - Handle intake of existing and new lawsuits and communicate with the Associate Litigation Counsel and Risk Management Department. Set up new files, calendaring, and coordinate settlement and attorney’s fees payments. Maintain a list of active lawsuits.
• Handle small claims cases.
• Liaison with Eminent Domain counsel. Gather information, prepare documentation, and attend mediations.
•  Intake and rerouting of all correspondence received by legal. Scan, file, and communicate with appropriate parties.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least 3 years of experience working with corporate documents, and corporate filings. Transactional experience and M&A due diligence are preferred.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and prioritize in a fast-paced business environment · Creative problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness
• Ability to operate calmly and confidently under pressure · Effective and succinct verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others · Excellent organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with active listening skills
•  Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Sun Holdings, Inc. Benefits

•  Competitive pay and benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance plan options)
• Paid time off
• Opportunities to advance your career and grow the us!

We at Sun Holdings, Inc. are committed to delivering a great experience to our customers and a stimulating career environment for our employees.

Sun Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.