Corporate Counsel

At MOD, Pizza is our platform, fitting each individual and creating a space where everyone is welcome. MOD is individuality, whether that’s on your pizza, on your salad or just by being you! This is space where every ingredient is valued and where giving back to our community is baked into what we do. Working for MOD is more than making pizza - We call it Spreading MODness, where each pizza powers possibilities!

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000

Actual salaries will be based on candidates qualifications, competencies, experience and geographic location. .

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time (Washington Paid Sick Leave or Seattle Sick and Safe time where applicable)
• Paid vacation grant starting at 20 days per year, increasing to as much as 30 days
• Pet insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Free counseling sessions
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement
  
  

We stive to foster a welcoming, respectful workplace where individuals are valued and supported. At our table, everyone has a place. MOD is what you make it - be individual, be you.

Summary

As Corporate Counsel, the attorney is responsible for supporting MOD & Elite Restaurant Brands legal teams with respect to matters involving supply chain, food law and regulations, intellectual property, real estate, contracts and general corporate matters. This attorney performs job duties consistent within safety, legal, and regulatory requirements as well as Company values, standards, culture and business practices. This attorney will act with the highest level of integrity and business and personal ethical standards in all aspects of job performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise business on supply chain and food law and regulations
• Responsible for negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial, operational and technology agreements, including vendor contracts, software licensing, supply chain, professional services, content/data and creative services agreements
• Support, advise on and advance intellectual property matters; maintain IP portfolio
• Support the real estate department on day-to-day matters and assist with negotiating leases and related real estate instruments
• Support day-to-day legal matters as they arise and attend to general corporate matters
• Must have excellent communication skills and ensure that the General Counsel is kept appraised of the existence of pending matters and their status.
• Report to the General Counsel and VP of Legal
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school
• 4 years of substantive corporate or outside counsel experience, ideally in restaurant or customer focused industry
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team-oriented legal environment
• Sound judgment; ability to clearly make reasoned and concise recommendations; ability to cross think and determine who should be kept informed
• Self-starter with good business judgment, a sense of urgency and high degree of professionalism
• Ability to prioritize, organize and work efficiently and independently in a high-volume, results-oriented environment
• Dependable and can be counted upon to meet deadlines and commitments
• A positive and upbeat personality who focuses on opportunities rather than obstacles
• Analytical and detail-oriented
  
  

Physical Requirements

Office work involves remaining in a stationary position most of the time in front of a computer, using a keyboard, mouse and telephone. Regularly operate a computer and other office equipment. Occasionally move about the work site to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc. Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or regularly move objects. Communicate and exchange information with co-workers and other individuals in person and electronically.

MOD Pizza is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request for applicants participating in the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, job interview please contact applicantADA@modpizza.com.

This job posting is not intended to be exhaustive and is intended to describe the role and reflect MDO’s values and culture. It does not create an employment contract or alter at-will employment status. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact applicantADA@modpizza.com. MOD is a fair chance employer.