Paralegal
- Draft, review, and manage franchise agreements, vendor agreements, licensing, renewals, amendments, addenda, and related schedules/exhibits
- Own the contract lifecycle (intake, distribution, execution, tracking, reporting) and drive process improvements
- Track service of process, claims, tender letters, and insurance coverage
- Coordinate discovery and outside counsel, maintain matter status reporting
- Manage FDD and trademark filings, monitor and summarize regulatory changes affecting the business
- Prepare and track warning, default, termination, non-renewal, and renewal notices; ensure deadlines are met
- Lead annual FDD renewals and state registrations (incl. comment responses), track effective dates, and maintain a compliance calendar
- Support Board meeting prep, agendas, materials, and resolutions; draft minutes and maintain governance records/portal
- Collaborate with Franchise Operations, Finance, HR, and field leaders to translate legal requirements into clear actions and tools
- 10+ years in a legal operations/paralegal/contract management role within franchising, multi-unit retail, or healthcare preferred
- Hands-on experience with FDD drafting/renewals and state registration regimes; working knowledge of the FTC Franchise Rule and NASAA guidelines
- Strong drafting skills for templates, SOPs, and practical one-pagers for non-legal partners
- Strong business judgment with fluency in franchise operations and risk tradeoffs
- Integrity, professionalism, and discretion; ability to earn trust across teams
- Skilled in applying and enforcing laws, rules, and regulations fairly and objectively
- Ability to gain voluntary compliance through clear guidance and influence
- Timely, informed decision-making that balances facts, goals, constraints, and risk
- Salary: $75k - 95k DOE
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k w/company match
- PTO Accrual
- Complimentary Joint Membership
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