Corporate Counsel

At MOD Pizza, Pizza is our platform, fitting each individual and creating a space where everyone is welcome. MOD is individuality, whether that’s on your pizza, on your salad or just by being you! This is a space where every ingredient is valued and where giving back to our community is baked into what we do. Working for MOD is more than making pizza — we call it Spreading MODness, where each pizza powers possibilities.

Compensation

$130,000 - $150,000. Actual salaries will be based on candidates' qualifications, competencies, experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time (Washington Paid Sick Leave or Seattle Sick and Safe time where applicable)
• Paid vacation grant starting at 20 days per year, increasing up to 30 days
• Pet insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Free counseling sessions
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement

Summary

As Corporate Counsel, the attorney supports MOD & Elite Restaurant Brands legal teams with matters involving supply chain, food law and regulations, intellectual property, real estate, contracts, and general corporate matters. The attorney performs duty consistent with safety, legal, and regulatory requirements as well as Company values, standards, culture and business practices, and acts with the highest level of integrity and business and personal ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise business on supply chain and food law and regulations
• Negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial, operational and technology agreements, including vendor contracts, software licensing, supply chain, professional services, content/data and creative services agreements
• Support and advance intellectual property matters; maintain IP portfolio
• Assist the real estate department on day‑to‑day matters and negotiate leases and related real estate instruments
• Attend to day‑to‑day legal matters as they arise and handle general corporate matters
• Ensure the General Counsel is kept appraised of pending matters and their status, maintaining clear communication
• Report to the General Counsel and VP of Legal

Basic Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school
• 4+ years of substantive corporate or outside counsel experience, ideally in restaurant or customer‑focused industry
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented legal environment
• Sound judgment and the ability to make reasoned, concise recommendations; determine whom to keep informed
• Self‑starter with good business judgment, sense of urgency and high professionalism
• Ability to prioritize, organize and work efficiently and independently in a high‑volume, results‑oriented environment
• Dependable, meeting deadlines and commitments reliably
• Positive, upbeat personality focusing on opportunities rather than obstacles
• Analytical and detail‑oriented

Physical Requirements

Office work involves staying in a stationary position most of the time in front of a computer, using a keyboard, mouse and telephone. Regularly operate a computer and other office equipment. Occasionally move about the work site to access file cabinets and office equipment. Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally or move objects frequently. Communicate and exchange information with co‑workers and others in person and electronically.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MOD Pizza is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request for applicants participating in the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact

This job posting is not intended to be exhaustive and is intended to describe the role and reflect MOD’s values and culture. It does not create an employment contract or alter at‑will employment status. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. MOD is a fair chance employer.