Lead Counsel, Commercial

Chipotle Mexican Grill

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Base: $182,000.00–$264,500.00; bonus/equity: annua...
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Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
Legal risk mitigation and contract strategy
Cross-functional business team collaboration
** Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Lead Counsel for Commercial, responsible for drafting, negotiating, and reviewing various commercial agreements while providing legal counsel across departments. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor degree, experience in commercial transactions, and strong communication skills, contributing to Chipotle's mission of promoting sustainable food practices. **

Job Summary

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill is committed to cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, real food and leading sustainable business practices.
  • The Lead Counsel will draft, negotiate, and review a variety of domestic and international commercial agreements and provide 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

Match Score: 75

** Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking a Lead Counsel for Commercial, responsible for drafting, negotiating, and reviewing various commercial agreements while providing legal counsel across departments. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor degree, experience in commercial transactions, and strong communication skills, contributing to Chipotle's mission of promoting sustainable food practices. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
  • Legal risk mitigation and contract strategy
  • Cross-functional business team collaboration
  • Complex negotiation leadership
  • Legal counsel for operational agreements

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Pragmatic business-oriented legal approach
  • Process streamlining and risk reduction
  • Training delivery to business groups

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree
  • Active state bar membership in good standing
  • 5-10 years commercial agreements experience
  • In-house legal department experience preferred
  • Top 25 law school preferred

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