Confidential Restaurant Industry Attorney
Location: Addison, TX
Compensation: $225,000–$275,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Restaurant / Hospitality
About the Opportunity:
A well-established restaurant organization is seeking an experiencedRestaurant Industry Attorneyto join its leadership team in a confidential search.
This is an opportunity for an attorney with strongrestaurant, hospitality, franchise, employment, and/or corporate legal experienceto serve as a trusted legal resource to the business and its leadership team.
The ideal candidate understands the unique legal and operational challenges of a multi-unit restaurant organization and can provide practical, business-minded counsel in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do:
Provide legal guidance on day-to-day restaurant and business operations
Advise leadership onemployment and labor matters, including wage and hour, employee relations, and workplace compliance
Supportrestaurant leases, real estate, contracts, vendors, and commercial agreements
Advise on franchise, licensing, regulatory, and operational matters
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of business and restaurant-related agreements
Help identify and manage legal and compliance risks across the organization
Work closely with operations, human resources, finance, development, and executive leadership
Coordinate with outside counsel when specialized legal expertise is required
Translate complex legal issues into practical recommendations for business leaders
Stay current on legal and regulatory developments affecting the restaurant and hospitality industry
What We're Looking ForJ.D. from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in Texas
Significant legal experience, preferably within therestaurant, hospitality, franchise, retail, or multi-unit operating environment
Strong knowledge of employment/labor and general corporate/business law
Experience negotiating contracts and commercial agreements
Excellent judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with senior leadership
A practical, solutions-oriented approach rather than a purely academic legal perspective
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume operating environment
Compensation$225,000–$275,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications.
Additional compensation and benefits may be available as part of the overall package.
Confidential SearchThis is aconfidential search for an established restaurant management organization in the Addison, Texas area. Additional information about the organization and position will be provided to qualified candidates during the interview process.
