VP of Legal

 

MOD Restaurants make pizza to serve people, to contribute to a world that works for and includes everyone. We believe companies can and should be a force for good in the lives of the people they employ and the communities they serve.

 

Because at MOD we don’t just make pizzas. We make pizzas that make the world a better place – a world where doing the right thing has far-reaching ripples, where people are at the heart of every decision and were pizza powers possibility. 

 

Compensation:  $177,299-$239,796, 

Actual salaries will be based on candidates qualifications, competencies, experience and geographic location. .

 

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time (Washington Paid Sick Leave or Seattle Sick and Safe time where applicable) 
• Paid vacation grant starting at 20 days per year, increasing to as much as 30 days
• Pet insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Free counseling sessions 
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement 

 

​ At our table, everyone has a place. Explore your inner pizza enthusiast and feel right at home. Apply today to work for a restaurant company that is also a social movement.

Summary

The Vice President of Legal is the lead counsel on MOD Pizza’s executive team and is responsible for advising on all matters, with the help of a team of attorneys and administrative staff. This attorney will act with the highest level of integrity and ethics in all aspects of job performance.  

 

Work Location and Schedule Expectations 

Mon-Thurs you will work onsite in our Support Center located in Bellevue, Washington. Your schedule is a standard business day and has flexibility to come in early or stay late based on your personal and work demands. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four or five people including attorneys and administrative staff who provide counsel on labor and employment matters, licensing and litigation.  
• Serve on MOD’s leadership team and collaborate with other leaders on projects as needed. 
• Provide direct and specific legal support and counsel to the supply chain team on all initiatives and contractual requirements. 
• Provide direct and specific legal support and counsel to the marketing team on day-to-day matters and assist with promotional reviews and related content. 
• Support, advise on and advance intellectual property matters; maintain MOD’s IP portfolio. 
• Responsible for negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial, operational and technology agreements, including vendor contracts, insurance, software licensing, supply chain, professional services, content/data and creative services agreements. 
• Support other day-to-day legal matters as they arise and attend to general corporate matters, as assigned, using outside counsel as needed and as budgets allow. 
• Responsibly manage budgets and expenses for the legal team.  
• Must have excellent communication skills and ensure that the executive team is kept appraised of the existence of pending matters and their status, as needed. 

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school in the United States, preferably in the state of Washington or able to gain admission by motion or as house counsel. 
• 10+ years of commercial contracts experience. 
• Must have experience with critical legal frameworks to support marketing efforts, including laws impacting promotions, menu and advertising disclosures and use of intellectual property.  
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. 
• Ability to clearly make reasoned and concise recommendations; ability to cross think and determine who should be kept informed. 
• Demonstrate good business judgment, a sense of urgency and high degree of professionalism. 
• Ability to prioritize, organize and work efficiently and independently in a high-volume environment. 
• Dependable and can be counted upon to meet deadlines and commitments. 
• A pragmatic and risk-adjusted business sensibility; analytical and detail-oriented. 

Physical Requirements

Office work involves remaining in a stationary position most of the