Franchise Paralegal

Position Summary:
The Franchise Paralegal supports corporate counsel in a wide range of legal and operational matters, with emphasis on business law, compliance, and documentation management. This mid-career role requires a detail-oriented, organized professional who can manage high volumes of legal documents, draft clear and accurate correspondence, and collaborate cross-functionally to support legal and business operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and contributes to process improvements and organizational efficiency. 

Key Responsibilities:
Legal Documentation & Compliance 

• Draft, review, and maintain legal agreements, amendments, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with regulatory filings, contract reviews, and compliance tracking across multiple business functions.
• Monitor deadlines and coordinate updates to ensure timely execution and legal accuracy.
• Support counsel in responding to audits, inquiries, and operational escalations.

Records & Systems Management 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic files, databases, and tracking systems.
• Implement and manage paperless workflows, including scanning and uploading large volumes of documents.
• Ensure organized recordkeeping for legal documentation, correspondence, and business transactions.

Operational Coordination 

• Liaise with internal departments and external contacts to collect and organize information relevant to legal matters.
• Assist with onboarding, territory setup, and documentation of workflows across business units.
• Contribute to documentation standards and process improvements that enhance legal operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner with finance, marketing, compliance, and operations teams to support legal and business initiatives.
• Participate in internal meetings and contribute to cross-functional projects and process alignment.
• Provide feedback on documentation quality, operational dynamics, and system effectiveness.

Administrative & Organizational Support 

• Manage daily administrative functions required to support corporate counsel.

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and act as a trusted resource across the organization.
• Perform filings for business transactions (e.g., UCC-1) and support general legal operations as needed.

Any additional duties needed to help demonstrate our core values, drive our vision, and fulfill our mission. 

Competencies: 

• Critical Thinking 
• Communication 
• Decision Making
• Negotiation 
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Risk Management
• Strategic Thinking 
• Analytical Thinking

Qualifications: 

• Paralegal certification or equivalent legal training 
• 3–6 years of experience in a franchise legal support role
• Working knowledge of franchise law, FDDs, and multi-unit business models

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams

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Physical Demands and Working Conditions 

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. 

This is a full-time position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Learn more at BNI.com 

An equal opportunity employer.