Continental
Continental
Continental provides food, beverage, dining, and event services for workplaces and other client environments. Founded in 1989 as a coffee and vending specialist, the company has expanded into contract dining and hospitality, offering micro-markets, food delivery, full-service dining, vending, office coffee and pantry programs, barista bars, catering, and premium events. Its work combines culinary programs with service designed to bring people together and improve everyday guest experiences.

Junior Counsel at Continental (Hybrid)

Support Continental’s contract dining and refreshment operations across commercial agreements, compliance, governance, employment matters, and disputes. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role advises business teams and helps manage legal programs and processes.

Description

  • Advise the business on commercial contracts, employment matters, corporate governance, compliance, and disputes
  • Report to the General Counsel on legal matters and priorities
  • Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, vendor, customer, supplier, and services agreements
  • Research legal questions and prepare practical memoranda and guidance for business teams
  • Support compliance initiatives covering privacy, codes of conduct, training, and policy updates
  • Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, disputes, and specialized legal matters
  • Monitor legal matters and related spending
  • Assist with transaction due diligence and integration activities
  • Assess legal risks and escalate issues to senior counsel when appropriate
  • Enhance legal processes, templates, and self-service resources for the business

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Active bar membership in good standing in Michigan, Ohio, New York, Indiana, or Pennsylvania
  • Two to four years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
  • Experience using contract lifecycle management systems
  • Experience using legal matter management systems
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
  • Ability to explain legal issues clearly to non-lawyers
  • Good judgment about when to escalate legal issues
  • Ability to independently manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
  • Preferred exposure to commercial contracting and corporate legal work

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Critical illness coverage
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Additional perks
  • Hybrid work opportunity

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