senior paralegal – Licensing & Channel Development
About the role
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. As a Starbucks senior paralegal– Licensing & Channel Development, you will be part of the team supporting Starbucks licensed coffeehouses and channel development businesses.
You will participate in the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements with third-party brand licensees, will collect and organize information to confirm related regulatory compliance, and will help advise clients on operational issues and dispute resolution. We are seeking applicants who can support fast-paced business development organizations, interact directly with clients and external parties and their legal teams, draft clear and effective contract language, and organize and prioritize an active pipeline of deals and related matters.
Responsibilities
As a senior paralegal, leveraging your previous experience, we will enable you to:
- Draft: Under the leadership of attorneys, be actively involved in the drafting of Starbucks contracts with brand licensees
- Interact: Engage directly with clients and counterparties on deals and projects
- Support: Support our attorneys in their work with our client teams
- Problem-Solve: Be part of problem solving and process improvement with our clients and other functional support teams
Requirements
We’d Love To Hear From People With:
- Law firm or in-house corporate legal department experience
- 7+ years relevant paralegal experience
- Significant contract drafting experience
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to evaluate and prioritize competing client needs across a large volume of work
- Comfort and flexibility with technology
- Knowledge of franchising a plus
Benefits
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
Pay and Schedule
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.