JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Legal Counsel, Franchise supports the company’s lead legal support on franchise matters worldwide. This position is full-time. This full-time position reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Franchise and is based in Uxbridge, UK. Subject to business needs week-to-week, the position is staffed in the office Monday through Thursday and works remotely on Fridays.

BUSINESS IMPACT:

Support the company’s financial success by providing pragmatic, business focused and risk-based legal counsel and guidance on a wide-array of commercial matters involving the company’s global franchise systems.

JOB CONTRIBUTIONS- WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Key responsibilities include:
• Serve as a trusted partner to the Global Franchise Operations team by providing risk-based legal counsel and guidance on franchise matters.
• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate franchise agreements, license agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, and other related documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of franchise disclosure documents globally in collaboration with multiple internal and external resources.
• Advise on issues arising under laws applicable to franchising.
• Support global strategic initiatives relating to franchise initiatives.
• Mitigate legal and financial contractual risks, ensuring fair, favourable, and consistent terms across agreements.
• Counsel the business on contract interpretation.
• Partner with the Global Franchise Operations team and other centers of excellence to design and implement a risk-based franchise compliance program.
• Support business colleagues in resolving pre-litigation contract disputes.
• Support the development and improvement of contracting processes.
• Deliver business-oriented legal counsel in a timely, positive, collaborative and constructive manner.
• Assist with other matters as needed.
• Be a vocal advocate and champion for Hertz’s culture of adhering to strong ethical standards.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D., LLB or equivalent international degree with strong academic credentials.
• Required to be admitted as a solicitor and in good standing in England and Wales or admitted to the bar and in good standing in another jurisdiction and eligible for limited licensure of in-house counsel in England and Wales.
• 4-6 years of commercial transactions experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Direct experience with franchising or licensing models required.
• Willingness and ability to accommodate global needs including:
o travel internationally on a limited basis to meet with in-country colleagues and franchisees; and
o occasional meetings to support various time zones.
• Proficiency in other languages will be beneficial, but is not mandatory.
 

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following characteristics:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - must able to effectively explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers.
• A self-starter - must possess discipline to independently follow up on matters and to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy.
• Strong interpersonal skills - must be able to cooperatively work with Hertz’s management, colleagues in the Legal Department, and outside counsel. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, and able to manage numerous projects and conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate excellent and pragmatic business judgment and an ongoing curiosity about how their work fits into the bigger picture.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write, and fluently speak and understand the English language.

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

• Bonus 
• Company Car or Car Allowance 
• Equity 
• 40% off any standard Hertz Rental in a Corporate country 
• Paid Time Off 
• Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family