What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Corporate Counsel position at Cracker Barrel?
They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. At the Store Support Center, we’re in the business of serving those who serve our guests. Whether you’re designing solutions, telling our story, or setting our teams up for success, your work makes a difference every single day. Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together. So, join our team and find your place, because here...we’re all in good company.
What You'll Do - You'll Make The Moment
The Senior Corporate Counsel provides expert legal advice and counsel to the corporation on a wide range of business, regulatory, and compliance matters identifying legal risks and offering strategic solutions. This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:
Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots -- always serving up more than a meal.
See for yourself. Apply now.
Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.
What You'll Do - You'll Make The Moment
The Senior Corporate Counsel provides expert legal advice and counsel to the corporation on a wide range of business, regulatory, and compliance matters identifying legal risks and offering strategic solutions. This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- Supports all corporate departments through all phases of commercial agreements and contracts including MSAs, SOWs, vendor and agency agreements, SaaS and software licensing contracts, DPAs, SLAs and amendments.
- Identifies, analyzes and mitigates potential risks involved with specific contract terms and proposed transactions.
- Analyzes and interprets documents, actions, statutes, decisions, and ordinances affecting, or potentially affecting, the Company, and advises stakeholders on legal issues impacting their areas of responsibility.
- Drafts and revises Company policies.
- Provides litigation and claims management support and assists in resolving legal disputes and conflicts.
- Manages external counsel, reviews monthly legal invoices, forecasts expenses, and maintains monthly expense reporting.
- Advises on privacy and data protection matters; including oversight of data collection and use, privacy disclosures, data subject requests, and data security compliance and governance .
- Leads and maintains the Company's cybersecurity and privacy incident response governance and procedures.
- Provides legal support on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), and related intellectual property considerations.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) with outstanding academic performance.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience drafting and negotiating contracts; a combination of in‑house and law firm experience preferred.
- Admission to practice law in Tennessee.
- Strong understanding of contracts, commercial law and data security requirements.
- Highly skilled in analyzing, negotiating, and drafting legal documents.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to relay legal concepts, policies, documents in a manner easily understood by non-lawyers
- Ability to analyze complex issues, and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across various teams and departments and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Litigation experience helpful.
- Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business software.
We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:
- Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities
- Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
- Grow and Thrive Your Way: Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development
- Culture of Belonging: Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together
- Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
- More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!
Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots -- always serving up more than a meal.
See for yourself. Apply now.
Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.