Position Summary
The Paralegal supports the legal and operational aspects of franchise development, compliance, and lifecycle management. This mid-career role works closely with internal counsel, franchise development teams, and shared services to ensure timely and accurate execution of franchise agreements, disclosures, and regulatory filings. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in legal documentation and franchise systems, with the ability to manage priorities independently, contribute to process improvements, and support cross-functional collaboration.
Job Responsibilities
Legal Documentation & Compliance
* Draft, review, and maintain franchise agreements, amendments, and related legal documents
* Draft annual Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) and manage disclosure requests
* Draft, review and help execute various legal documents, including but not limited to consulting agreements, SaaS and vendor agreements, event‑related agreements, cease and desist letters, and default notices
* Monitor franchise and vendor agreement renewal deadlines and update internal management system
* Perform research and support internal counsel in responding to regulatory inquiries and audits
Franchise Development Support
* Collaborate with franchise sales and development teams to facilitate deal flow and documentation
* Prepare due diligence materials and assist in evaluating franchise applications
* Maintain organized records of franchise candidates, agreements, and correspondence
* Ensure legal documentation aligns with brand standards and operational protocols
Operational Coordination
* Liaise with operations teams across countries to support onboarding, territory setup, and compliance tracking
* Assist in resolving franchise‑related issues and escalations under guidance from legal and operational leads
* Contribute to documentation and process improvements across the franchise lifecycle
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
* Partner with operations, finance, marketing, and growth teams to support franchise operations
* Provide feedback on lead quality, market dynamics, and campaign effectiveness
* Participate in internal meetings and contribute to cross‑functional initiatives
Any additional duties needed to help demonstrate our core values, drive our vision, and fulfill our mission.
Competencies
* Critical Thinking
* Communication
* Decision Making
* Organizational Skills
* Interpersonal Skills
* Risk Management
* Strategic Thinking
* Analytical Thinking
Qualifications
* Paralegal certification or equivalent legal training
* 3–6 years of experience in a legal support role, preferably in-house, with franchise experience strongly preferred
* Strong organizational and communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
* Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
* Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
This is a full‑time position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
An equal opportunity employer.
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