Litigation Attorney

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Litigation Attorney to join our in-house legal team. This role is responsible for managing a wide range of litigation matters across the company’s portfolio of brands, including employment disputes, commercial claims, personal injury, class actions, and other legal proceedings. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, preferably in the restaurant, hospitality, or retail sector, and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to resolving disputes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee and manage active litigation matters, including employment, commercial, premises liability, consumer, and intellectual property disputes.
• Work closely with outside counsel to develop litigation strategy, review pleadings, attend mediations, and manage discovery and depositions.
• Serve as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, including HR, operations, risk management, and brand leadership, on litigation risk and dispute resolution.
• Partner with risk on claim assessment and case strategy.
• Support internal investigations related to legal claims or potential litigation exposure.
• Monitor legal trends and developments that may impact litigation or liability risk.
• Ensure litigation strategies align with the company’s brand values, risk tolerance, and business objectives.
• Assist with training, policies, and procedures to reduce legal exposure and promote compliance.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership regarding litigation trends and significant matters.

Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

Offering between $150,000 - 225,000 / year