Legal Counsel - Franchise * The Wendy's Company, Dublin, OH Overview

This person will work closely with several senior attorneys in the Wendy's in- house Legal Department to support the company's Franchise Regulatory and operations compliance efforts. Work will be primarily focused in US and Canada but will also provide exposure to international project work. They will be involved in drafting, reviewing, and auditing a significant amount of regulatory documentation as well as day-to-day support of adherence to brand and regulatory guidelines as they relate to operations of restaurants. This individual will build partnerships and work closely with cross-functional partners including (but not limited to) Development, Operations, and International. Specific Responsibilities Include * Assist with research and preparation of franchise disclosure documents, notices, documentation, franchisee transfers, franchise policy preparation and changes, and other franchise-related agreements and documentation, including documentation providing for resolution of franchise disputes; work with franchise department on franchisee communications, incentives, and initiatives. * Provide support to senior Franchise and Development attorneys through drafting, reviewing, and analyzing contracts, North American and International letters of intent, bills of sale, franchise agreements, default letters, purchase and sale agreements and ancillary documents, assisting with diligence requests and review. * Review paralegal work product and work independently with paralegals and support staff to execute projects and processes. * International development and other project work as needed, including support of establishment of the brand in new markets. * Supporting General Counsel on an "as requested" basis on special projects This position will be based at The Wendy's Company headquarters in Dublin, a suburb of Columbus, OH. The Wendy's Company is the world's second largest quick-service hamburger company. The Wendy's system includes more than 6,500 franchise and Company restaurants in the U.S. and 25 other countries and U.S. territories worldwide. Not familiar with Columbus? Visit www.liveworkplaycolumbus.com Education / Experience * J.D. from a licensed, accredited institution

• Law firm and/or in-house legal department experience: 2+ years' experience as flexible corporate generalist with regulatory and/or transactional legal experience (franchise regulatory and SEC filings experience a plus). * Demonstrated relationship building and cross-functional capability * Excellent soft skills, willing to learn and enthusiastic about being a part of the Company and its' hard working legal team. Wendy's is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Please note that the Wendys Company does not accept unsolicited résumés from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit résumés to an approved requisition, the Wendys company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations. _ _ **Primary Location: ** **Work Locations: ** **Organization: **Wendy's International, Inc.