Benefits and Perks:
- 401K with company match
- Health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- HSA with company match
- Earned Wage Access, Instant Pay Card
- Ancillary benefits including STD, LTD, and Life insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- FREE lunch at local brand-related restaurants
- PerkSpot corporate nationwide discount program
- And much more!
Summary:
Sun Holdings is one of the top franchise organizations in the U.S. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Franchise Attorney to support our Legal department in managing business needs and internal policies. Our ideal candidate has at least five of experience working in a law office or company and is familiar with corporate governmental applications, corporate compliance, franchise, transactional law, mergers and acquisitions, tax, company formation and maintenance, state forms, and reporting experience. Employment law experience is a plus.
Sun Holdings provides world-class franchise management services to the franchise ownership teams of some of America’s most popular restaurants. Brands serviced include over 1,200 Applebee’s, Arby's, Burger King, Cantina Laredo, Golden Corral, Freebirds World Burrito, IHOP, McAlister’s, Papa John’s, Popeye’s, Taco Bueno and Uncle Julio's locations in 35 States. The collective portfolio of brands we provide franchise management services to makes up one of the largest franchisee organizations in the U.S.
This position is located onsite Monday through Friday at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas, where our engaging and collaborative culture helped earn us a spot on Newsweek's list of
America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2024. Want to learn more about who we are? Visit us at
www.sunholdings.net.
Responsibilities:
Compliance Management: Develop, implement, and oversee corporate compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
Legal Guidance: Provide legal advice and support on compliance-related matters, and contracts, including regulatory requirements, risk management, and internal policies.
Training and Education: Design and deliver training programs for employees on compliance issues, ethics, and legal obligations.
Monitoring and Auditing: Conduct regular audits and reviews of company operations to identify potential compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
Investigation and Reporting: Investigate compliance breaches or violations, prepare detailed reports, and liaise with regulatory agencies as needed.
Policy Development: Draft, review, and update company policies and procedures to ensure they remain current and compliant with legal requirements.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to ensure compliance integration into business practices and support the development of new initiatives.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Bar. Must be in good standing.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a compliance attorney or in a similar role, preferably within a corporate setting.
- Strong understanding of corporate compliance, regulatory frameworks, and risk management.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Experience as a practicing, licensed attorney, in good standing for five to seven years. (Required).
- Ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate to Dallas, TX before starting work is required.
We at Sun Holdings are committed to delivering a rewarding experience to our customers and a stimulating career environment for our employees.
Sun Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Sun Holdings was founded in 1997 by Guillermo Perales, funded by an SBA loan, and provides world-class management services to the franchise ownership teams of some of America’s most popular restaurants. Brands serviced include over 1,200 Applebee’s, Arby's, Burger King, Golden Corral, IHOP, McAlister’s, Papa John’s, Popeye’s, Taco Bueno and Uncle Julio's locations in over 30 states. The collective portfolio of brands makes up one of the largest franchisee organizations in the U.S.
Mission
Our mission is to create great locations and facilities, so each unit operates at maximum potential. Our goal is to satisfy our customers' demands and exceed expectations for the products and services each brand offers. As we continue to expand, we want to hire dedicated staff and run a proficient business.
Vision
To be the nation’s leading retail and restaurant management-services company in total sales, operational metrics, customer satisfaction, and unit-level economics.
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