Corporate Counsel, Real Estate & Franchise

Caribou Coffee

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, US
Base: $108,678.00 - $181,130.00 py; bonus/equity: ...
Retail leasing legal expertise
Franchise agreement negotiation
Real estate portfolio management
The Corporate Counsel – Real Estate & Franchise provides legal advice across all aspects of the Company’s franchise program and its real estate, development, and construction activities

Job Summary

  • The Corporate Counsel – Real Estate & Franchise provides legal advice across all aspects of the Company’s franchise program and its real estate, development, and construction activities.
  • This role partners closely with the development team to negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial real estate agreements while supporting timely and efficient execution of growth initiatives.
  • Caribou Coffee fosters a positive team culture that encourages collaboration, accountability, and adherence to core values, leading by example in professionalism and integrity.

Matching Summary

The Corporate Counsel – Real Estate & Franchise provides legal advice across all aspects of the Company’s franchise program and its real estate, development, and construction activities.

Salary

Base: $108,678.00 - $181,130.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • retail leasing legal expertise
  • franchise agreement negotiation
  • real estate portfolio management
  • legal compliance and risk management
  • contract drafting and negotiation
  • team leadership and mentoring

Nice-to-have

  • in-house legal experience
  • franchise law knowledge
  • legal research proficiency
  • change management skills
  • collaborative and inclusive work environment

Key Requirements

  • J.D. from accredited law school
  • Admitted to Minnesota Bar or eligible
  • 3-7 years relevant legal experience
  • Experience with retail leasing or development

Work Rights

Admitted to Minnesota Bar or eligible for admission

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