Counsel, Commercial Transactions

Based inPasadena, 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 atwww.dinebrands.com.

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Dine Brands Global, Inc. has an immediate opening for an exceptional attorney to serve as Counsel, Commercial Transactions. This attorney's primary responsibilities will include: (1) broad-based commercial transactional work, including: (1) drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating agreements of all types, including technology, vendor, consulting, marketing, licensing, NDAs, construction, meeting and events and agency agreements; (2) counseling of business teams on terms of agreements in place; (3) support other functions in the legal department including technology, franchising, marketing, compliance, and international; and (4) provide strategic and practical advice to internal clients at all levels, including top level executives at Dine Brands.

Requirements:

• 3 years of broad-based commercial transactional experience in a law firm and/or corporation
• J.D. from an accredited top tier law school
• Experienced in a wide-range of commercial transactions matters and vendor agreements
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
• Able to handle a large volume of matters, including a combination of small and large contracts
• Track record of initiative, problem solving, ownership of projects, and intellectual curiosity
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experienced in providing strategic and practical advice to business functions at all levels
• Strong organizational and time management skills required
• Self-starter who is able to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Excellent judgment and discretion is required
• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Ability to influence business clients in a calm and professional demeanor
• Restaurant or hospitality industry experience as well as franchise experience is helpful, but not required.
• Experience with contract management system is helpful, but not required.
• Target base salary range 175-195k depending on experience.

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