Who is Taco Bell?
Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,500+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We're not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we're also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands.
Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn't been done before... we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.
We're a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we're at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.
At Taco Bell, we're Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.
About the Job:
Taco Bell is looking for an experienced and motivated Marketing Paralegal to join its Marketing, Media and Sourcing Team within the Legal Department. This position will directly report to the Director, Legal and will primarily support intellectual property and marketing initiatives within the RSC. The ideal candidate will be a high energy, adaptive and detailed oriented individual who is a culture champion. They will be self-directed and able to easily adapt to multiple and changing priorities while handling a high volume of work often under quick deadlines.
The Day-to-Day:
Coordinating and performing content review of marketing, advertising, and promotional materials to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable legal requirements;
Assessing advertising claims' substantiation, preparing disclaimers and supporting sweepstakes, contests, activations and promotional offers;
Drafting or populating templates for various legal documents, including but not limited to official rules and/or terms and conditions for promotions and sweepstakes.
Working closely with Taco Bell's business units, including the Food Innovation Team, Operations, Marketing, etc., to understand the scope of their various projects and identify potential risks that will need to be addressed in order to support their marketing initiatives
Reviewing and clearing creative content for issues related to copyrights, trademark, and rights of publicity and privacy, including by supporting the trademark clearance process for new products and programs, which may involve providing training to marketing team members on this process;
Supporting on-going registration and maintenance of Taco Bell trademarks globally
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Developing business acumen and a high level of business knowledge over time.
Prioritizing and managing issues and communications with discretion, a high degree of autonomy, and minimal guidance
Assisting in identifying and implementing process improvements to develop best practices and optimize and scale marketing legal review services
Is this you?
At least 5 years of legal experience; an IP or marketing paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department
Bachelor's Degree required
Completion of a paralegal program with a Paralegal Certificate or Degree in Paralegal Studies required
Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to marketing, advertising claims, and consumer protection across marketing channels (online, broadcast, social media, etc.) a plus
Experience in restaurant or retail industries a plus
Experience with Intellectual Property issues (trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, etc.) or marketing paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department
Ability to be an effective team player and to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced, high volume, project intensive environment
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), legal databases, and other relevant computer system applications
Work-Hard, Play-Hard:
Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, and carwash
Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
Discounts, free food, swag and... honestly, too many good benefits to name
Salary Range: $109,400 to $115,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Work Authorization Notice: Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.
At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self!
Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.
Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.
US Job Seekers/Employees - To view the "Know Your Rights" poster, click here . You may also access Taco Bell's Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.
California Residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect from you and how we use, sell, and share that information, please see our Privacy Notice for California Employees here .
