senior paralegal - Licensing & Channel Development

Now Brewing – senior paralegal– Licensing & Channel Development! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a Starbucks senior paralegal– Licensing & Channel Development, you will be part of the team supporting Starbucks licensed coffeehouses and channel development businesses. You will participate in the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements with third-party brand licensees, will collect and organize information to confirm related regulatory compliance, and will help advise clients on operational issues and dispute resolution.

We are seeking applicants who can support fast-paced business development organizations, interact directly with clients and external parties and their

legal teams, draft clear and effective contract language, and organize and prioritize an active pipeline of deals and related matters.

As a senior paralegal, leveraging your previous experience, we will enable you to…

Draft: Under the leadership of attorneys, be actively involved in the drafting of Starbucks contracts with brand licensees

Interact: Engage directly with clients and counterparties on deals and projects

Support: Support our attorneys in their work with our client teams

Problem-Solve: Be part of problem solving and process improvement with our clients and other functional support teams

* Law firm or in-house corporate legal department experience.

* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

* Strong organizational skills, with the ability to evaluate and prioritize competing client needs across a large volume of work.

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week