The Zaxby’s Support Center is looking for aCorporate Attorneyto join the Legal Services team. The role will work independently, receiving direction from and reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer. The role will assist Zaxby’s business units to mitigate risk while simultaneously supporting the growth of the business.

The Legal Services Department provides legal counsel and services in a variety of areas such as governance, franchising, real estate development and leasing, information technology, intellectual property, corporate contracting, consumer protection, employment law, e-commerce, litigation management, and regulatory compliance, including privacy compliance.

As we continue to grow, our strategies have set us up for success to be the top offering in Chicken Fingerz, Boneless Wings, and Zalads. We’d love to have you as part of our team!

This position is based inAtlanta, GA,and allows for a hybrid work schedule that requires 3 in-office days per week.

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Company-paid Short and Long-Term Disability insurance, Basic Life and Critical Illness insurance
401K participation
50% off meal discount at company-owned locations
Child Care Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Parental Leave
PTO and Company Holidays

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Corporate Matters Generally

Draft, review, and lead contract negotiations
Partner with the Director of Risk Management to monitor and mitigate emerging risks
Partner with assigned business units to provide creative solutions to business and legal matters
Review marketing materials

Information Technology (“IT”) and Privacy

Serve as key contact for the Chief Digital & Technology Officer and IT team to support Zaxby’s digital transformation
Partner with outside counsel (as needed) and the Privacy Compliance Manager to maintain data privacy compliance

KEY COMPETENCIES

Planning, organization, and follow-up skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/tasks in a growth environment
Listening skills to build trust and develop relationships across various stakeholder groups
Ability to contribute to the legal team’s ongoing efforts to create, improve, and operationalize internal processes, best practices, and commercial templates
Working knowledge of (or willingness to learn) data privacy laws
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to be flexible and proactive in solving complex challenges
Possess strong work ethic and client-service-oriented perspective
Strong drafting and negotiating skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Education: Bachelor’s degree; Juris Doctorate and member in good standing of Georgia State Bar
Experience: 4+ years of corporate law firm experience required

Zaxby’s Franchising LLC is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on any factor protected by federal, state or local law.