About the position
This is a rewarding long-term career opportunity to work with all levels of the Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care corporate team, as well as our franchisees as they make an impact in communities across the country. As the Associate General Counsel, you will provide legal counsel to Essential Brands, Inc., and its subsidiaries on a wide range of legal matters including franchising, contracts, marketing and advertising, employment, advising leadership on legal strategies and issues and reviewing documents related to corporate legal functions. This position is based in our Corporate Office located in Abingdon, Maryland.
Why you?
You are an experienced professional with a broad range of business and commercial legal experience who has a positive outlook and passion for making an impact. You are looking for a long-term career opportunity with a company that is committed to work-life balance, and that promotes a culture of respect, kindness, and transparency. You are an excellent communicator, you take great pride in the quality of your work, you are detail oriented, you are tech savvy, and you excel at multitasking.
Your Skills and Experience:
- J.D from an accredited law school
- Minimum of 4 - 7 years of relevant experience
- Process driven but creative and innovative
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work collaboratively to achieve business objectives
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work independently
- Strong professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization
- Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
