Inspire Brands is seeking a Vice President - Securities & Corporate Governance Counsel to lead the company’s legal strategy and execution across securities law and corporate governance, serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors. The successful candidate will play a critical role in guiding the company through capital markets activity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Securities & Capital Markets

• Draft, and lead all legal aspects of, registration statements, offering materials, disclosure documents, working closely with investor relations, external counsel, investment bankers, and auditors
• Advise on public and private financing transactions and other capital market activities
• Provide ongoing counsel on the application of US federal and state securities laws and regulations, including SEC reporting, disclosure obligations, and compliance requirements
• Oversee preparation and review of periodic and current reports, annual reports, proxy statements, and other investor-facing disclosures
• Manage and maintain capitalization table, including responsibility for management of outstanding securities

Corporate Governance & Board Advisory

• Day-to-day leadership of Corporate Secretary function
• Support of Board of Directors and Board Committees, including serving as Committee liaison, drafting agendas, meeting materials, resolutions, minutes, charters and policies
• Serve as primary legal advisor on corporate governance matters, fiduciary duties and evolving regulatory and investor expectations
• Partner with senior leadership to design and implement governance structures appropriate for a multi-brand organization

Executive & Enterprise Advisory

• Act as a trusted counselor to the C-suite and senior leaders on a broad range of corporate, securities, compensation and transactional issues
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that balances risk, growth, and operational complexity across multiple brands
• Monitor and advise on emerging legal, regulatory, and governance trends
• Manage and oversee outside counsel efficiently and strategically

Team & Function Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop internal capabilities related to securities, corporate governance and executive compensation
• Establish scalable processes, policies, and controls
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and collaboration across the legal and broader organization

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
• Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably a combination of major law firm and in-house experience
• Significant experience advising on securities law, capital markets matters, and corporate governance, ideally in a public or pre-IPO company environment
• Demonstrated experience working directly with Boards of Directors and senior executives
• Experience supporting complex, multi-entity or multi-brand organizations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of SEC regulations, disclosure law, and governance best practices
• Proven leadership experience managing legal teams
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to listen and effectively translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for business leaders
• Ability to perform as a strategic, pragmatic legal advisor with sound judgment and executive presence
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to legal/business problem-solving
• Strong attention to detail with ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• High integrity, with the ability to operate with discretion, and commitment to corporate ethics

This position sits within our Atlanta Support Center with an expectation to be on-site 80%.

 

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.