Legal Project Assistant

About the role

This position assists the Legal Department in support of company legal matters, primarily in areas of franchising, real estate investment, and intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Draft various franchise-related documents, including franchise agreement, addendums, amendments, defaults and terminations;
• Organize and maintain franchisee files and other legal records;
• Reviewing, responding to and resolving franchisee inquiries and issues;
• Investigating and preparing demands to enforce brand contractual and intellectual property rights;
• Conducting various research;
• Regularly communicate with franchisees;
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to real estate investment and franchising;
• Various other legal department tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree;
• At least 2 years’ related work experience;
• Ability to handle high work volume;
• Organizational, prioritization and time management skills;
• Ability to multitask;
• Attention to detail;
• Critical thinking skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to collaborate both intra and interdepartmentally as necessary;
• Ability to maintain confidential information;
• Experience drafting legal documents and managing legal records;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite;
• Must pass comprehensive background check;
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field (preferred);
• Paralegal certification (preferred);
• Experience with SalesForce software platform (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts;
• Paid time off (commensurate with experience);
• Life and disability insurance;
• 401(k) with company match.

Schedule

• Hybrid in office and work from home;
• Occasional travel;
• Occasional after hours or weekend as necessary.