Franchise Law Partner

About the role

We are seeking a senior Franchise Law Partner to join our firm and help grow our practice. Ideal candidates bring deep transactional experience, a portable book of business (minimum $500K) and an interest in working in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Report to our Managing Partner.
• Supervise lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and externs on your team.
• Lead by example: with your work ethic, constructive feedback, and positive attitude.
• Have significant client contact.
• Be involved in client development and the growth of the firm.
• Continue to develop your own book of business and help drive the continued growth of the firm.

Requirements

• An attorney with over 10 years of franchise law experience.
• Licensed to practice in New York, California, Florida, Texas or elsewhere in the U.S. or Canada, with a portable book of business of $500,000 or more.
• A natural leader, experienced in advising franchisors, franchisees and franchise-adjacent businesses.
• Practical, prepared and resourceful with excellent people skills.
• Efficient and effective plain-English communicator.
• Conscientious, thorough and highly accountable.
• Motivated to learn and improve. Receptive to constructive feedback.
• Polished, poised, energetic with a strong work ethic.
• Always responsive and often proactive, keeping your clients (and team) well-informed.

Qualifications

• Deep transactional experience in franchise law.
• Minimum $500K portable book of business.
• Licensed to practice in New York, California, Florida, Texas or elsewhere in the U.S. or Canada.
• Natural leadership and experience in advising franchisors, franchisees, and franchise-adjacent businesses.
• Excellent practical, prepared, and resourceful communication skills.
• Conscientious, thorough, and highly accountable work ethic.
• Motivated to learn and improve, receptive to constructive feedback.
• Polished, poised, energetic work ethic.
• Responsive and proactive communication style.

Skills

• Strong legal knowledge in franchise law.
• Effective client communication and relationship building.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive administrative support.
• Opportunity to lead the next generation of exceptional lawyers.
• Diversity and inclusion valued and welcomed.
• Collaborative, communicative, and approachable work environment.
• Strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each team member.

Pay

Total Compensation – $250,000 – $750,000 or more (based on experience, book of business, and performance).

Schedule

Full-time position.