Reports to: General Counsel

With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world.  Paris Baguette’s mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone.

If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team!

WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR

We are seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide counsel across the organization. This role is responsible for negotiating and executing contracts in service, technology, franchise development, and real estate, while also advising internal departments—including HR, IT, Real Estate, Marketing, Operations, Development, Finance, and Risk Management—on legal matters impacting their areas of responsibility.

• Negotiating, writing and executing agreements and contracts on behalf of the company with a solid understanding of commercial contracts in service, technology, franchise development and real estate areas.
• Providing counsel to all internal departments on legal matters impacting their areas of responsibility, including HR, IT, Real Estate, Marketing, Operations, Development and Finance and Risk Management.
• Assist with pending litigation and investigations.
• Provide counsel across a variety of legal disciplines (employment, consumer, privacy, corporate, finance and international)
• Liaise with external law firms in specialized matters requiring expertise; communicate and negotiate with outside parties, including external counsel, public authorities, and agencies)
• Apply effective risk management strategies and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Research and anticipate unique legal issues that could impact the company.
• Provide clarification on legal language and specifications
• Reviewing advertising and marketing materials to ensure that they are in compliance with legal requirements
• Maintain current knowledge on alterations in legislation at the Federal, State, and Local levels

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Member of the New York State or New Jersey State Bar
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant corporate law experience.
• Hospitality, Food and Beverage or Service Industry experience preferred.
• Experience with reviewing and drafting real estate leases and related documents; drafting and reviewing corporate transaction documents; conducting due diligence, preparing ancillary transaction documents.
• Knowledge of general corporate law and contractual principles.
• Able to provide sound legal advice
• Savvy and strong leadership skills
• Solid business acumen
• Excellent written, drafting, negotiating and analytical skills
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the desire to work in a collaborative and fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects at one time

Reports to: General Counsel

With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world.  Paris Baguette’s mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone.

If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team!

WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR

We are seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide counsel across the organization. This role is responsible for negotiating and executing contracts in service, technology, franchise development, and real estate, while also advising internal departments—including HR, IT, Real Estate, Marketing, Operations, Development, Finance, and Risk Management—on legal matters impacting their areas of responsibility.

• Negotiating, writing and executing agreements and contracts on behalf of the company with a solid understanding of commercial contracts in service, technology, franchise development and real estate areas.
• Providing counsel to all internal departments on legal matters impacting their areas of responsibility, including HR, IT, Real Estate, Marketing, Operations, Development and Finance and Risk Management.
• Assist with pending litigation and investigations.
• Provide counsel across a variety of legal disciplines (employment, consumer, privacy, corporate, finance and international)
• Liaise with external law firms in specialized matters requiring expertise; communicate and negotiate with outside parties, including external counsel, public authorities, and agencies)
• Apply effective risk management strategies and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Research and anticipate unique legal issues that could impact the company.
• Provide clarification on legal language and specifications
• Reviewing advertising and marketing materials to ensure that they are in compliance with legal requirements
• Maintain current knowledge on alterations in legislation at the Federal, State, and Local levels

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Member of the New York State or New Jersey State Bar
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant corporate law experience.
• Hospitality, Food and Beverage or Service Industry experience preferred.
• Experience with reviewing and drafting real estate leases and related documents; drafting and reviewing corporate transaction documents; conducting due diligence, preparing ancillary transaction documents.
• Knowledge of general corporate law and contractual principles.
• Able to provide sound legal advice
• Savvy and strong leadership skills
• Solid business acumen
• Excellent written, drafting, negotiating and analytical skills
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the desire to work in a collaborative and fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects at one time