Lead Counsel, Commercial

Chipotle

9998
Base: $182,000.00–$264,500.00; bonus/equity: annua...
Not specified (position likely hybrid or onsite based on company culture).
Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
Legal risk mitigation
Cross-functional business partnership
Chipotle is seeking a Lead Counsel for its commercial legal team, responsible for drafting, negotiating, and reviewing various agreements while providing legal counsel to cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor degree, significant in-house experience, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate legal concepts to business stakeholders

Job Summary

  • Chipotle is committed to making better food accessible to everyone while leading innovation in digital, technology, and sustainable business practices.
  • The role involves drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a variety of domestic and international commercial agreements and providing day-to-day legal counsel to various departments.
  • Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, annual cash bonuses, and equity awards.

Matching Summary

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Chipotle is seeking a Lead Counsel for its commercial legal team, responsible for drafting, negotiating, and reviewing various agreements while providing legal counsel to cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor degree, significant in-house experience, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate legal concepts to business stakeholders.

Salary

Base: $182,000.00–$264,500.00; Bonus/Equity: annual cash bonuses and equity awards; Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
  • legal risk mitigation
  • cross-functional business partnership
  • complex contract negotiations
  • business-oriented legal advice

Nice-to-have

  • strong interpersonal communication skills
  • process streamlining and risk reduction
  • training delivery to business groups
  • knowledge of company products and services

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree
  • active state bar membership
  • 5-10 years commercial legal experience
  • in-house legal department experience preferred
  • top 25 law school preferred

Work Rights

Active state bar membership and in good standing

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