Who are we?
The Franchise Management Group of Companies (FMI) is one of the largest franchise owner/operators in North America with nearly 400 locations across Canada and the United States. We own numerous franchised restaurants operating under the Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell and Panera Bread brands (among others). With over 7,000 employees, FMI is an aggressively growing best-in-class organization, with our Business Support Centre headquartered in Woodstock, New Brunswick.
We are hiring an individual who lives by our corporate values of Heart, Integrity and Drive to fill the position of Associate Counsel. Reporting directly to the Director of Legal Services, the successful candidate will provide a full range of general legal services, with an emphasis on commercial litigation, consumer disputes and employment law. This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, ambitious, business-minded individual to join a collaborative, best-in-class team. We are looking for a confident, capable lawyer, committed to continuous professional growth, who thrives in an environment that values independence, integrity and a drive to succeed. If you have a passion for being committed to excellence, and feed off the energy of being with like-minded professionals, then we want to hear from you!
What Will You Do?
- Oversee and manage active commercial disputes and litigation matters on behalf of FMI.
- Assist our Operations Team by providing guidance on legal matters, customer incidents, and other industry matters.
- Assist our HR Team by providing guidance and advice on labour and employment matters and jurisdictional employment standards regulations.
- Develop and enhance processes to automate, streamline or improve corporate functions.
- Actively managing external counsel where required.
- Research, analyze and communicate changes to laws and regulations that may affect the business units.
Requirements
- A member in good standing with the Law Society of New Brunswick, or another Canadian jurisdiction.
- 1 - 5 years of private practice or in-house experience
- Experience with commercial litigation, consumer disputes or employment law is preferred.
- Superior organizational skills, including the ability to handle numerous files simultaneously and independently.
- Strong analytical, written, interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.
- Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
- Know when to ask questions, and to ask for help.
- Team-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and a commitment to shared success.
- Ability to deal easily with ambiguity and change, including changing priorities, timelines and processes.
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple hard deadlines.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset.
- Candidate must be willing to attend the Woodstock Support Centre three times per week.
Why Work for FMI?
- You'll surround yourself with a team whose members are committed to being the best at what they do.
- You'll have a flexible work environment and the opportunity for a hybrid working arrangement.
- You can enroll in our comprehensive benefits package and RRSP contribution plan.
- You'll have access to a team of professional legal support staff to assist in your duties.
- Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities within a positive and inclusive work culture.
- Opportunity to be involved in FMI events that give back to our community.
