Restaurant Legal Assistant

Reports To: General Counsel / Director of Legal / CFO

A growing multi-unit restaurant group is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our legal and executive leadership team. This role will assist with contract administration, compliance tracking, licensing, risk management documentation, and general legal coordination across multiple restaurant locations.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, maintains strict confidentiality, and understands the operational realities of restaurant businesses.

Contract & Document Management

• Draft, review, and organize vendor agreements, lease documents, franchise agreements, NDAs, and service contracts.
• Maintain contract database and track renewal dates and key obligations.
• Coordinate signatures and ensure proper document execution.
• Maintain corporate records and entity documentation.

Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage and track liquor licenses, health permits, business licenses, and food service certifications.
• Monitor renewal deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Assist with regulatory filings and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies as needed.
• Assist in managing insurance documentation and certificates.
• Support coordination of workers’ compensation and liability claims.
• Track incident reports and support internal investigations.
• Maintain legal files and case documentation.

Legal & Executive Support

• Prepare correspondence, summaries, and legal memos.
• Conduct basic legal research.
• Coordinate with outside counsel.
• Organize litigation documentation and discovery materials.
• Assist with board materials and corporate governance documentation.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain confidential files and records.
• Schedule legal meetings and coordinate communications.
• Support special projects as assigned by leadership.

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal (corporate, franchise, hospitality, or multi‑unit preferred)
• Experience supporting contracts and compliance tracking
• Strong understanding of business entity documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with contract management systems is a plus
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across multiple locations

• Background in restaurant, hospitality, or franchise environments
• Experience with liquor licensing and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with lease agreements and vendor contracts
• Paralegal certification is a plus
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Growth opportunity within a dynamic restaurant organization