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General Counsel

Our client, a leading global organization, brings together the strength of an expansive physical network with the innovation of a powerful digital e-commerce platform, creating a comprehensive business services ecosystem. With a diverse portfolio of established brands across logistics, e-commerce, marketing, and professional services, our client empowers local entrepreneurs to thrive by providing access to proven business models, cutting-edge tools, and extensive support — all backed by the organization’s global expertise and resources.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic General Counsel with at least 8 years of relevant legal experience to lead legal and compliance functions for U.S. operations, while also providing legal support to the company’s Australian operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering practical legal counsel, managing legal risk, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and partnering closely with executive leadership and business teams to support the company’s continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the U.S. compliance function, including privacy compliance, franchise law oversight, annual Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) updates, franchise sales compliance, and marketing compliance.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including confidentiality agreements, vendor contracts, data processing agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, and contract amendments.

• Manage and protect the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and domain names, and oversee IP-related disputes and litigation.

• Advise on and support mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, transaction execution, and post-acquisition integration.

• Manage relationships with outside counsel to obtain specialized legal advice in key jurisdictions and subject areas.

• Provide strategic, business-focused legal advice to executive leadership and internal stakeholders.

• Lead special projects, including compliance initiatives and implementing tools and processes to enhance legal and operational efficiency.

• Advise on employment-related matters, including EEO compliance, wage and hour laws, non-compete agreements, independent contractor relationships, hiring practices, and compensation policies. Draft and update employment policies, agreements, and handbooks.

• Take on additional legal and compliance responsibilities as needed to support evolving business priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership.

• Minimum of 8+ years of legal experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have both law firm and in-house counsel backgrounds.

• Demonstrated expertise in franchise law, corporate governance, employment law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance is preferred

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, including post-acquisition integration activities.

• The company offers a competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are interested and qualified for this position, please email your resume and professional references to Director, Mala Saraogi at mala.saraogi@roberthalf[dot][com] for immediate consideration!

Requirements • Applicant must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role or field.

• Proficiency in Commercial Contracts is a must.

• Strong communication skills are required to effectively interact with team members and clients.

• Applicant must possess excellent documentation skills for preparing and reviewing legal documents.

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar.

• Proficiency in handling various types of contracts is necessary.

• Expertise in Corporate Law is required to ensure the company's legal compliance.

• Knowledge of Business & Commercial Law is essential to navigate the company's business operations.

• Experience in Commercial Litigation is required to represent the company in court, if necessary.

• Skills in Commercial Negotiations are necessary to negotiate on behalf of the company in business dealings.

• Proficient in handling Complex Commercial Litigation to protect the company's interests.

• Experience in Corporate & Commercial is necessary to understand and advise on the company's corporate matters.

• Must have experience as a Litigation Attorney to handle any legal disputes.

• A strong understanding of Compliance is required to ensure the company's adherence to laws and regulations.

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