Hybrid Senior Paralegal, Employment and Litigation

at Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

• Job title: Senior Paralegal, Employment and Litigation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $89,300 - $96,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Plano, United States

About the role

• Sr. Paralegal leveraging legal expertise to facilitate processes and manage litigation risks. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely legal responses and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and outside counsel to develop compliant responses to discovery requests.
• Oversee and ensure timely, accurate legal responses to third-party subpoenas, franchise-tendered, and other litigation-related projects.
• Provide first-line support on discovery, pleadings review, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research, prepare legal documents, and draft formal correspondence.
• Implement robust risk mitigation strategies informed by ongoing litigation and current industry legal issues.
• Support the brand’s reputation by preparing internal and external communications, working closely with the Crisis Team as needed.
• Source, manage, and evaluate outside counsel on litigation strategy and related issues for cases with exposure up to $250,000.
• Review invoices and billing from outside counsel, identify savings, and reserve capital for insured matters as necessary.

Requirements

• Education: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year university, preferably in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field. • Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience: • 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years with a Master’s degree. • Experience as a paralegal in a large law firm or fast-paced corporate environment with exposure to litigation preferred.
• Skills: • Strong team player, able to build relationships and contribute to a positive, productive team environment. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively. • Strong analytical skills for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data. • Strong organizational skills to manage workload and schedules effectively. • Professionalism in interactions with downstream stakeholders, including franchisees and customers. • Relentless pursuit of excellence and high standards. • Resourceful and adaptive in ambiguous situations; able to operate “in the grey.” • Resilient and persistent in overcoming obstacles and driving results. • Thrives in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $89,300 to $96,000 annually + bonus eligibility.