Legal Director, EMEA at Restaurant Brands International
The Restaurant Brands International (RBI) Legal Department is seeking a qualified Legal Director for its Zug office. This role is ideal for a corporate lawyer with a minimum of six years of transactional legal experience, aiming to collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and leading law firms throughout the EMEA region.
At RBI, we support a 5-day in-office work schedule to foster collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week.
Your Role and Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalize legal agreements—including franchise agreements, development agreements, investment agreements, and letter agreements—with a strong attention to detail to manage risks while maximizing protections and benefits for the business.
- Support and provide guidance on franchise disclosure and registration requirements in compliance with applicable laws.
- Coordinate and provide legal opinions and advice from local counsel across various jurisdictions.
- Conduct regular training on transactions, corporate matters, franchising, and other legal topics.
- Assist business teams with day-to-day legal matters, including drafting letters and communications, interpreting legal documents, updating contract templates, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures.
- Review and approve advertising and promotional materials for all brands, collaborating with outside counsel as necessary, to ensure legal compliance.
- Negotiate various marketing and promotions-related agreements in partnership with external counsel as appropriate.
- Perform other general legal and business duties as assigned or required by prevailing business needs.
Your Skills and Experience
- Fully qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Singapore, the US, England & Wales, Switzerland, or any commonwealth country.
- A minimum of 6 years of transactional experience in a leading law firm.
- Working knowledge of advertising law within the European Union, including consumer protection regulations, and experience in drafting and negotiating related agreements.
- Outstanding judgment and the ability to identify, distill, and manage complex issues swiftly and effectively.
- Excellent drafting skills and fluency in written and spoken English.
- Strong collaborative skills, capable of coordinating with RBI attorneys globally, external counsel, business leaders, executives, business development colleagues, and advisors across various functions.
- A positive attitude with the ability to work effectively within teams, navigating different business functions and cultures across multiple time zones, while also demonstrating independence in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized with a proven ability to manage pressure, handle high-volume workloads, and meet tight deadlines. Results-oriented approach.
- Adept at anticipating legal issues and risks while developing legal strategies and setting objectives.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.