This position will be part of the team of Supply Chain attorneys that support Inspire Brands’ Supply Chain and Procurement teams at the enterprise level and across a portfolio of brands. The position will report directly to Senior Counsel – Supply Chain.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and negotiate agreements with attorney oversight. There is a diverse array of agreements some of which will include supplier agreements for products and professional services; non-disclosure agreements; statements of work; and various other vendor agreements to support the restaurant supply functions
• Manage intake and allocation of projects to the attorneys via contract management tool and assist Supply Chain Counsel(s) with analysis and reporting of the legal Supply Chain capability
• Liaise with Supply Chain and Procurement teams and other related capabilities and brand teams to facilitate negotiation and completion of agreements
• Create and maintain internal legal and business facing standard operating procedures and other resources to help drive efficiency
• Manage updates to legal templates (MSAs, SOWs, Amendments, NDAs, etc.) as necessary or desirable to reflect current best practices
• Perform other general legal and/or business duties and functions as may be assigned or required by business needs; assist or participate in special projects as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 Year degree required
• Paralegal Certification-preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, or ABILITIES

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate environment or working with procurement or supply services legal documentation or other similar job functions
• Ability to analyze problems from legal, business and practical perspectives
• Strong written and verbal communication and drafting skills in interfacing with Supply teams and counterparties
• Ability to successfully form and maintain business relationships with members of the client base and legal team members
• Ability to work proactively and independently, meet deadlines and deliver on projects and tasks with minimal supervision
• Service oriented with strong attention to detail and strong project management skills
• Ability to integrate and balance priorities for the benefit of multiple internal clients
• Strong work ethic and demonstrates initiative
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

 

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.