Full-time

VP, Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, Franchising, and Development

Posted by Panera Bread • United States, United States, United States

📍 United States, United States 🕒 March 01, 2026

About the Role

VP, Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, Franchising, and Development

Job Summary:

The Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, Franchising & Development is responsible for overseeing legal matters related to corporate, franchising and development. This role provides strategic legal counsel on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, corporate finance, debt and equity transactions, and franchise-related compliance, regulations, and franchise and company development initiatives. The role ensures that all franchise documentation, execution procedures, transfers, and renewals align with applicable laws and regulations; and plays a key role in supporting the company’s business growth by overseeing the legal aspects of development projects, including contract drafting and negotiation, and regulatory oversight and compliance. Additionally, the role serves as a key legal and compliance advisor, supporting company policies and initiatives that impact corporate, franchi...

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