Franchise and Distribution - Associate (Mid-Level) - Aspen/Denver

About the role

The Franchise and Distribution Practice at Greenberg Traurig seeks a Mid-Level Associate to join our Aspen or Denver office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience with mergers and acquisitions, general corporate, or licensing matters, with preferred experience in franchise matters.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated transactional matters, including franchise program development, regulatory compliance, commercial agreements, international expansion strategies, and franchise-related mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide legal advice to clients across various industries and jurisdictions, focusing on franchise, licensing, and distribution networks.
• Manage a challenging workload within a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and a willingness to take on significant responsibilities.
• Ensure thoroughness and accuracy in all work products, maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.

Requirements

• Admitted to the Colorado Bar or eligible for admission to the Colorado Bar.
• Strong academic credentials, detail-oriented, and excellent writing skills.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, general corporate, or licensing matters, with preferred experience in franchise matters.
• Proven ability to handle a demanding workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Passionate about the franchise and distribution industry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range of $215,000 to $265,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance with an optional HSA, short-term and long-term disability, dental and vision care, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401K, vacation, sick leave, and an employee assistance program.
• Voluntary programs such as accident, life, disability, critical illness, and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.
• Commute and transit programs may be available in certain markets.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $215,000 to $265,000 per year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Full-time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• An employee assistance program.

Additional Programs

• Accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Critical illness and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Greenberg Traurig is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, or other protected characteristics, and to the principles of merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual's race, sex, or other protected characteristics.