Franchise Paralegal

Position Overview

The Franchise Paralegal supports attorneys and business teams in all aspects of franchise law compliance, documentation, and operations. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining franchise disclosure documents (FDDs), managing state registrations and renewals, and assisting with franchise agreements and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and coordinate annual Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) in compliance with FTC and state regulations
• Aid in state franchise registrations, renewals, and exemptions, tracking filing deadlines and ensuring ongoing compliance with federal and state franchise laws
• Maintain compliance calendars and regulatory records
• Draft, review, and revise franchise agreements, amendments, renewals, and termination documentation
• Support negotiation and execution of franchise-related agreements
• Maintain executed contracts and document management systems
• Provide support for due diligence in franchise sales, transfers, and acquisitions
• Serve as a point of contact for franchisees regarding compliance documentation
• Enter time and descriptions into InTapp and release daily

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems
• Bachelor’s degree required; 3–7+ years of experience in franchise law, corporate law, or regulatory compliance
• Basic knowledge of corporate governance and entity formation processes and procedures required
• Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department supporting franchising
• Familiarity with multi-state regulatory filings
• Corporate Governance and/or M&A experience would be a plus
• Detail-oriented and highly organized; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Requires the ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled and overtime as needed
• Travel Ability to travel to domestic client location(s)

Pay

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws, BCLP is posting a reasonable estimate of a compensation range for this position. At the time of posting, the estimated ranges by location are as follows: Chicago: ($100,000 - $118,000); Denver ($90,000 - $115,000); Irvine/Santa Monica/Los Angeles ($110,000 - $140,000); New York ($110,000 - $140,000); and Seattle ($105,000 - $130,000). Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the level of relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law.