To add to our amazing legal team, we are currently seeking to fill a counsel/senior counsel position. This candidate should have a variety of skillsets and be flexible/ willing to develop expertise in the important areas. This position is responsible for 2 primary areas: (a) privacy and data security compliance for U.S., Canadian and Global regions and related contractual matters, and (b) franchise and contractual issues for RE/MAX Global regions outside the U.S. and Canada.
Essential Duties:
Privacy:
- Lead compliance programs for privacy and data security for U.S., Canadian and Global regions, and develop and implement global standards, policies and processes surrounding privacy and data protection.
- Advise business clients on compliance with privacy and data security laws.
- Review new products, services and features, and other uses of data to ensure compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.
- Develop necessary privacy trainings for various business units.
- Oversee data transfer issues.
- Advise transactional attorneys on data protection and sharing terms on other contracts with data implications.
Global Franchising and Business Advice:
- Advise business clients on compliance with country-specific laws (such as franchise registration/disclosure and commercial agency) impacting franchise sales, transfers, renewals, and terminations.
- Prepare franchise-related documents and agreements such as master and office disclosure documents, master and office franchise agreements, and license agreements.
- Coordinate outside counsel advice and counsel clients on other country-specific issues in the 110+ countries and territories where RE/MAX has a presence.
- Audit existing master and regional agreements, disclosure documents and review template agreements used by master franchisees.
- Provide guidance on the application of U.S. laws and regulations impacting RE/MAX’s Global regions, including anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism and export compliance.
- Supervise senior paralegal.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Cross-support for other attorney responsibilities on an as-needed basis or as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- J.D. degree with strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school.
- 5+ years prior legal experience, primarily in privacy, international franchising and/or business issues.
- CIPP/US, CA, EU and/or Technology certification a plus.
- Admission to the bar of the applicant’s state of residence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Team player attitude.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage workload independently, efficiently and effectively.
- Foreign language fluency a plus.
- We are able to consider either mid- or senior-level candidates; precise responsibilities and compensation to be determined based upon the successful candidate’s background and experience.
Location:
Denver preferred – remote applicants should still apply.
Compensation:
$150,000 – $200,000
Actual compensation offered to candidate will be finalized at offer and may be above or below the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry specific knowledge, education/certifications, or geographic location. The offer rate represents one component of the RE/MAX Holdings total compensation package. Employees will also receive a number of benefits as listed below. Other compensation for this position may include bonus eligibility.
Benefits Offered
- Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits.
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with optional company match.
- Health savings account with a company contribution.
- Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and transportation).
- Company-paid maternity, adoption, foster and parental leave.
- Educational assistance.
- Student Loan Support Services.
- Paid employee assistance program.
- At least 7 paid holidays, and potential for up to 15, including discretionary early closures before holidays and company events. (More than your average company!).
- MORE Time Away Program gives employees flexibility around time off needs and lets employees take time off as they need it, rather than waiting for accruals.
- ClassPass discount and monthly subsidy.
- Free covered garage parking (car chargers and bike racks available).
- And More!
Now is your chance to become part of a world-class, industry leading organization that touts the #1 real estate brand in the world! RE/MAX is a business that builds businesses. We, alongside booj, our award-winning technology company, specialize in providing the tools, training and tech to our real estate network, which includes RE/MAX and Motto Mortgage franchises, agents, brokers and consumers. Join us and build a career where your contribution is heard, your innovative ideas are valued, and hard work and collaboration truly makes a difference.
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, as well as non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to performing the essential task of the job or other legally protected categories. All persons shall be afforded equal employment opportunity.
Application Submission Information:
Please send resumes to khribar@remax.com.
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