Litigation Counsel Job at Flynn Group, Sonoma, CA

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  • Flynn Group
  • Sonoma, CA

Job Description

Full time • San Francisco • Hybrid

Flynn Group (together with its subsidiaries Apple American Group, Bell American Group, Pan American Group, RB American Group, Hut American Group, Wend American Group, and Flynn Fitness Group) seeks a motivated litigation associate to serve as Counsel, Litigation on its industry-recognized legal team. This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic in-house legal department of a company featuring some of the most iconic and beloved restaurant and fitness brands in the nation (Applebee’s, Taco Bell, Panera, Arby’s, Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, and Planet Fitness).

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Litigation, you will be responsible for supporting senior in-house counsel in a variety of litigation and arbitration matters, including matters on which in-house counsel team members serve as lead counsel. Your focus will be on premises liability and commercial cases, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a variety of other fields, including auto liability, real estate, construction, and ADA Title III.

The position is based in our San Francisco, CA Support Center.

Responsibilities

  • Litigate! You will gain experience in all aspects of litigation, from initial investigation through discovery and trial. You will research legal issues, interview witnesses, appear at case management conferences, prepare in-house attorneys to take and defend depositions, draft pretrial and trial motions, participate in pre-trial dispute resolution, and try cases, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility over time.
  • Collaborate closely with outside counsel on non-California litigation matters.
  • Support internal investigations, including conducting and documenting interviews.
  • Review and respond to third-party subpoenas and records requests.
  • Support internal advice and counseling across a broad spectrum of legal issues.
  • Assist in responding to government inquiries and demand letters.
  • Remain up-to-date on relevant industry and litigation-related laws to ensure an ongoing ability to provide excellent legal advice.
  • Develop processes and procedures to increase efficiencies, manage and leverage data, and help support a growing legal department.
  • Occasional travel involved.

Key Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of litigation experience.
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; California Bar admission in good standing (bar admission in additional states a plus!)
  • Ability to learn quickly and manage shifting priorities.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset that enables you to successfully work independently with little guidance, but also to use good judgment and escalate issues when needed.
  • Dedication to exceptional client service.
  • Ability to operate as a team player who can effectively work with and manage legal staff and business clients cooperatively and efficiently.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Sound and practical business judgment and good old-fashioned common sense.
  • A sense of humor and an upbeat, can-do attitude, in keeping with the company’s “Own It!” philosophy.
  • And you should love being a lawyer!

Why Work for Flynn?

Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:

  • Medical / Dental Vision
  • Retirement and Savings Plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • San Francisco Commuter Benefits
  • Company Outings
  • Dining Discounts

The good faith estimated range of pay for the above position is $115,000 - $165,000 depending on factors including but not limited to experience and skill. There is a target discretionary incentive bonus of 20%.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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