Sr. Paralegal

Region: Shelton, CT USA

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Why Join Us?

At Subway, "better" is baked into our DNA. We are a brand that believes in continued improvement ... in our lives, our businesses, and our planet. From the handshake that started our very first sandwich shop to earning our position as one of the world's leading restaurant brands, we've always embraced change and the path ahead. And today, we're making better living way easier.

Our purpose is about more than the food we serve in our restaurants. It's centered on fueling healthy businesses and healthier lives. It is one of the most exciting times to join the Subway team and contribute to our transformational journey.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity to support our Legal team as a Sr. Paralegal based in Shelton, CT. The Paralegal function is responsible for providing support services to the North America Franchising Lead Counsel managing a US region. The Sr. Paralegal will be responsible for aspects of legal file preparation and management as determined from time to time by the Lead Counsel, including support for some or all of the following (1) lease resolutions, evictions, and lease related disputes across the region, (2) franchise compliance related defaults and arbitrations (including judicial confirmations and domestication) across the region, (3) civil and commercial dispute resolution across the region (including coordination with outside counsel), (4) reviewing, drafting, and management of various contracts and settlement agreements, (5) calendaring important legal and other deadlines, and (6) working with and providing legal support to internal clients and stakeholders.

If you feel that this is the role for you, and you are successful with your application, be ready to be Bold, Empowered, Accountable, and ready to have Fun in a fast paced and agile working environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Opening and updating company databases; drafting of default letters; filling out in-take forms; reviewing and tracking various contracts and settlement agreements; supporting outside counsel handling arbitration, litigation, regulatory and transactional matters; reviewing invoices, fact-gathering within company and with potential witnesses and stakeholders; drafting lease and other settlement agreements; drafting amendments to franchise agreements; liaising with accounting department on monetary issues, including filling out accounts payable forms and requests.
• Monitoring and supporting outside counsel with litigious files; drafting any necessary amendments and demands; schedule management for internal clients, stakeholders and witnesses (conference calls, hearings and critical dates); continual correspondence as necessary.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with arbitration and judicial orders and judgments.
• Managing franchise and real estate files: Reviewing and drafting amendments to franchise agreements and leases, preparing letters, invoices and other correspondence; Drafting and sending notice of defaults and notice of terminations, follow up with internal team and external stakeholders on ongoing files; send and track all correspondence sent or received.
• Special projects as needed.

Qualifications (some examples listed below):

• Paralegal Certificate required.
• Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in legal setting (preferably corporate).
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Advanced writing skills and the ability proofread, edit and redact documents.
• Ability to work autonomously or with others in your team, and to provide excellent customer service.
• Highly organized and diligent with efficient use of time and energy.
• Ability to work with numerous electronic databases with preferred experience working with Legal Tracker.
• Ability to work in MS Office Suite and Smartsheets.
• Ability to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions in matters pertaining to real estate and franchising.
• Ability to work with a high volume of cases in different areas of the law, often with multiple conflicting parties, and to understand how to prioritize multiple and conflicting requests.

What do we Offer?

• Insurance Plans (Medical/Life)
• Pension/401K/RSP (country specific)
• Competitive Bonus
• Mobility Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• Volunteering time
• And Many More.....

The Company is only considering applicants who are currently authorized to work in the country the position is based. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, qualifications, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

• Shelton, CT 06484, USA