Paralegal

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries, franchises restaurants under Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP® and Fuzzy's Taco Shop® brands. With over 3,500 restaurants combined in 18 countries and 354 franchisees as of December 31, 2023, Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company's website located at www.dinebrands.com.

The Paralegal will be primarily responsible for assisting attorneys with a wide range of disputes and supporting various compliance functions including, but not limited to, HR, data privacy, and government affairs.

Job Description:

The Paralegal will perform the following duties & responsibilities:

• Conducting intake, docketing, calendaring, tracking deadlines
• Administering legal holds and preparing discovery, including document collection and production
• Drafting letters and other legal correspondences  
• Working cross-functionally to manage a large volume of matters (e.g., collaborate with Risk Management to ensure coverage and indemnification)
• Engaging with franchisees and other stakeholders professionally as needed
• Assisting the department with the reporting, tracking, and management of data
• Supporting attorneys in other practice areas, including franchising and corporate transactional matters with various tasks such as preparation and production of franchise-related legal documents, due diligence process associated with review of transactions, and corporate governance

Minimum Requirements/Knowledge/Skills

• 3+ years applicable paralegal experience
• Notary public or willingness to become a notary public for the company
• Proficient in technology platforms, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as data management tools and platforms
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, problem-solving, and administrative skills
• Flexible and able to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion in a timely and efficient manner
• Willingness to learn and be open to suggestions/ideas to improve productivity and efficiency
• Self-starter with willingness to further develop skills as a paralegal
• Excellent communication (speaking, writing, and listening) skills
• Target Salary $80k based on experience

Minimum Education Requirements/Certifications/Licenses

Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dine Brands Global strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and/or other applicable laws and regulations in other jurisdictions.

Dine Brands reviews criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment. The following is a list of all material job duties which Dine Brands reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: comply with applicable laws, mitigate risk, provide competent legal advice, and securely obtain, store, and handle employees’ and third parties’ personal, financial, and medical information.

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