Senior Legal Manager
Recruiting Partner: Jordan Pinsker
Ardsley, New York | Legal | Not Remote | $150,000 to $200,000 | Job ID: 164672
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We are a leading restaurant group, expanding globally with a focus on building a modern fast-casual dining brand. We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Manager to oversee our legal and compliance matters in New York State and New York City, ensuring the company’s operations remain compliant while supporting our growth strategy.
Senior Legal Manager Benefits & Compensation:
- Medical, dental, & vision coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – balance of work and life
- Be part of a brand that makes healthy eating an easy choice
Senior Legal Manager Requirements & Qualifications:
- Licensed attorney in New York State; Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
- 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in the restaurant, retail, or FMCG sectors.
- Strong expertise in New York labor law, food industry compliance, and commercial contracts. Familiarity with California laws is a plus
- Proven skills in negotiation, legal writing, and stakeholder communication.
- Ability to balance legal risk management with business priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Senior Legal Manager Responsibilities
- Manage all legal and compliance affairs in New York State and City, covering corporate governance, labor & employment, and food safety.
- Support corporate governance, investments, financing, and other strategic initiatives.
- Provide legal guidance to the HR team on labor law, employment relationships, and employee policies.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including supplier agreements, leases, and partnerships.
- Oversee external counsel, manage litigation, compliance investigations, and dispute resolution.
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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