Corporate Paralegal

Arlington, VA | On-Site | Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

Starting at $75,000, with flexibility based on experience

Join a fast-growing and dynamic restaurant organization supporting three well-known restaurant brands operating across multiple states. We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented, and highly organized Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to play a key role in supporting a growing business.

In this role, you will work closely with executive leadership, HR, operations teams, and outside counsel on a variety of legal, compliance, and business matters that directly support the success of our restaurants and corporate operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their work, takes initiative, and wants to grow within a collaborative organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with reviewing, drafting, organizing, and managing contracts, vendor agreements, leases, legal documents, and corporate records.


• Support employment and HR-related matters, including employee relations documentation, compliance tracking, investigations, and policy administration.


• Partner with operations and leadership teams to help manage legal and compliance needs across multiple restaurant brands and locations.


• Coordinate with outside counsel regarding litigation, labor matters, franchise-related issues, licensing, and other legal projects.


• Conduct legal and regulatory research related to restaurant and hospitality operations.


• Track important deadlines, renewals, filings, and compliance requirements to keep the business running smoothly.


• Assist with insurance claims, permits, licensing, and other operational legal matters.


• Prepare and organize materials for meetings, hearings, audits, and legal reviews.


• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive company and employee information.


• Provide direct support to executive leadership on special projects and business initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant required.


• Experience supporting restaurant, hospitality, retail, franchise, or multi-unit operations is a plus.


• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.


• Excellent communication skills and a professional, solutions-oriented mindset.


• Ability to work independently while also collaborating across departments.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.


• Paralegal certification is a plus.


• Notary Public certification is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to support multiple growing restaurant brands


• Exposure to a wide variety of legal and business matters


• Collaborative and fast-paced team environment


• Competitive compensation and benefits package


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off


• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization

Benefits:

• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance