General Counsel - Urgently Hiring!

About HAZA Foods :

HAZA Foods is one of the largest privately-owned restaurant franchise groups in the U.S., operating Wendy’s and Taco Bell locations across multiple states. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a business-minded General Counsel to support our legal operations, with a focus on labor law, contracts, visas, and corporate compliance.

Position Overview :

The General Counsel will provide legal support across employment law, labor cases, commercial contracts, and compliance matters. This role requires someone with strong legal expertise combined with a business-oriented mindset to help HAZA Foods navigate legal complexities while supporting operational success.

The ideal candidate will have experience drafting legal filings, responding to legal disputes, preparing court-related documents (though this role may require in-person litigation) and strong litigation skills for case management with outside counsel .

Key Responsibilities :

Labor & Employment Law

• Provide legal guidance on employment and labor law matters, including wage and hour compliance, workplace policies, and employee relations issues.
• Support HR and operations in handling employment disputes, EEOC claims, and labor-related legal matters.
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, and internal policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

Contracts & Business Operations

Regulatory & Compliance

Legal Representation & Documentation

Qualifications & Experience :

Why Join HAZA Foods?

As General Counsel, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the legal and business strategy of a fast-growing, industry-leading franchise group. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and operations teams to drive compliance, risk management, and business success. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a direct impact on HAZA Foods' continued growth and success.

If you are a strategic legal professional with expertise in employment law, contracts, and corporate compliance, we’d love to hear from you!

The Company reserves the right to conduct a background check of its employees, and your employment may be conditioned on satisfactory results.

Dhanani Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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