Legal Coordinator - International

Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell Corp., a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), is the world’s leading Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant (QSR) brand. From breakfast to late night, Taco Bell serves made-to-order and customizable tacos and burritos, among other craveable choices, and is the first QSR restaurant to offer American Vegetarian Association (AVA)-certified menu items. Taco Bell and its more than 350 franchise organizations proudly serve over 42 million customers each week through nearly 7,000 restaurants across the United States, as well as through its mobile, desktop and delivery ordering services.

Overseas, Taco Bell has over 500 restaurants, with plans to add 2,000 more restaurants internationally within the next decade. The brand encourages its fans to “Live Mas” and connects with them through sports, gaming and new music via its Feed The Beat® music program. Taco Bell also provides education opportunities and serves the community through its nonprofit organization, the Taco Bell® Foundation™, and connects fans with their passions through programs such as the Live Mas Scholarship program. In 2016, Taco Bell was named as one of Fast Company’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World.

About the Job:

Taco Bell is looking to hire a Legal Coordinator - International to be part of its dynamic and business-focused international legal team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing world-class legal support by collaboratively working across our business units while consistently modelling Taco Bell’s unique Live Mas Culture.

The Day-to-Day:

• Work closely with legal department paralegals and attorneys supporting international business in order to provide support to our franchising and contracts teams.
• Assist with the creation of form franchise documents, including franchise agreements, development agreements, incentive letters, and various correspondence.
• Assist with tracking and uploading all legal documents while ensuring appropriate execution and compliance with all legal requirements.
• Assist with preparation and review of other documents to support legal function, such as engagement letters and standardized contracts.
• Assist with screening of prospective new franchisees and vendors.
• Distribute and track franchise documents for execution through DocuSign (or equivalent program).
• Maintain reporting of all openings, renewals and incentives.
• Maintaining, categorizing, and retrieving contracts and files stored within various databases as needed.
• Communication with franchisees regarding status updates on contracts, fees and other ancillary items.
• Provide administrative support and related support within the international franchising and contracts teams assisting in the handling of various legal matters, signature requests, invoices and check requests.

Is This You?

• Minimum of 2-3 years of legal experience
• Paralegal certificate and/or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, across all levels of the Company, including management, peers, and clients
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage time and multiple priorities to completion
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with a customer relationship manager tool.
• Must be a team player with the ability to adapt in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment
• Basic knowledge of commercial contracts preferred

Why Taco Bell?

We truly believe that where you work matters, and we know a thing or two about what makes employees happy. Join us on our mission of feeding people’s lives with más!

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Year round half-day Fridays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Virgin Pulse (exercise incentive program)
• Discounts for life’s adventures (ex: Disneyland, Air Fare, T-Mobile, etc.)
• Adoption Assistance
• 4 weeks vacation

*Please note that some perks/amenities may not be available and/or may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion during the COVID-19 temporary work-from-home period.