Corporate Paralegal

Location: Arlington, VA

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | In-Person

Compensation: Starting at $75,000 annually

About the Opportunity

Join a fast-growing, dynamic restaurant organization supporting three well-known restaurant brands operating across multiple states. We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented, and highly organized Corporate Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to play an important role in supporting a growing business. In this

position, you will work closely with executive leadership, Human Resources, operations teams, and outside counsel on a variety of legal, compliance, and business matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and is looking to grow within a collaborative organization.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with reviewing, drafting, organizing, and managing contracts, vendor agreements, leases, legal documents, and corporate records.
• Support employment and HR-related matters, including employee relations documentation, compliance tracking, investigations, and policy administration.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to manage legal and compliance needs across multiple restaurant brands and locations.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, labor matters, franchise-related issues, licensing, and other legal projects.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research related to restaurant and hospitality operations.
• Track important deadlines, renewals, filings, licenses, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with insurance claims, permits, licensing, and other operational legal matters.
• Prepare and organize materials for meetings, hearings, audits, and legal reviews.
• Handle sensitive company and employee information with a high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Provide direct support to executive leadership on special projects and business initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant required.
• Experience within restaurant, hospitality, retail, franchise, or multi-unit operations is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Paralegal certification is a plus.
• Notary Public certification is a plus.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple growing restaurant brands and gain exposure to a wide variety of legal and business matters. You’ll work closely with leadership and multiple departments while becoming an important part of a collaborative, fast-paced organization.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization

DC Restaurant Group is the corporate headquarters supporting four restaurant brands: Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Burger King (DC Burger), Round Table Pizza, and Buffalo Wild Wings (West Coast Wings).
Located in Arlington, VA, our corporate office provides support across multiple departments, including Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Facilities, and more. We are continuing to grow our corporate team and are looking for talented individuals to help support our restaurants across multiple states.

Salary

Starting at $75000.00 per year

Job Type

Full time

Schedule

Monday to Friday