Law Clerk, Intellectual Property & Marketing (12 months contract)

at  Restaurant Brands International

ABOUT RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL:

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies with over $40 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns four of the world’s most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

JOB SUMMARY

This Law Clerk’s primary responsibility will be providing support for all phases of legal work in the areas of Canadian marketing, advertising and promotions for the Tim Hortons®, Burger King®, Popeyes® and Firehouse® brands. The Law Clerk will work closely with the Canadian marketing and IP counsel, the Global IP Law Clerk, US-based marketing and IP lawyers, the brand marketing departments, and other lawyers within the Legal Department. The Law Clerk will also work closely with outside counsel and counsel for agencies providing services to each brand.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in law clerk or paralegal studies or related field from an accredited College or University
• Previous legal clerking or paralegal experience at a law firm or in-house legal department
• At least 5 years of experience advising on marketing and/or trademark matters
• Strong organizational, administrative and communication skills are a must
• Attention to detail is a must
• Proven ability to work independently and with others, and to take ownership over files within areas of responsibility
• Ability to work in a flexible and dynamic environment with high volume workload

THIS ROLE IS A FIXED TERM 12 MONTHS CONTRACT.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.