Job Summary:
The Senior Paralegal (Director) assists and provides a wide range of legal support and administration to the General Counsel and business units.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manages intellectual property and marketing legal-related work, including:
- Reviewing and approving marketing materials 
- Maintaining trademark portfolio in conjunction with outside counsel
- Reviewing all trademark watch notices and advising whether the company should pursue enforcement (training from outside counsel will occur)
- Interacting with patent counsel regarding deadlines and analyses
- Drafting and sending cease and desist letters related to infringement
- Manages all corporate governance matters, including:
- Tracking and managing permit and business license compliance for corporate-owned locations
- Reviewing and approving all company registration renewals
- Reconciling service of process gaps
- Supports franchise administration work, including:
- Drafting defaults, terminations, transfers, and new agreements
- Managing and overseeing outside counsel’s work on foreign documents
- Reviews, negotiates, and compiles certain contracts, including NDAs and leases
- Acts as first legal escalation point for compliance team regarding safety issues
- Assists with the management of litigation
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Paralegal Studies, pre-law, or related field preferred.
- Paralegal certificate required.
- 15+ years of experience as a paralegal preferred. 
- Some related experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.