Franchise Attorney
- $120,000 - $140,000
- Wheaton, IL
A bit about us:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Permanent Franchise Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This role is an incredible opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing legal advice and support to our franchise business. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with franchise laws, drafting and negotiating franchise agreements, providing counsel on business law matters, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and organizational skills, who can handle a variety of complex legal issues related to franchising.
Why join us?
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K
Job Details
Responsibilities:
1. Draft, review, and negotiate Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD), Franchise Agreements, and other related documents.
2. Ensure compliance with all franchise laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
3. Provide legal counsel to the franchise business on matters including business law, transactional law, and regulatory compliance.
4. Advise on potential risks and issues related to franchising and propose practical solutions.
5. Conduct legal research and prepare legal memorandums, opinions, and briefing materials.
6. Provide training and guidance to the franchise business on legal matters.
7. Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with franchise laws and regulations.
8. Handle dispute resolution and litigation matters related to franchising.
9. Collaborate with other members of the legal team and business units to achieve company goals.
Qualifications:
1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the Illinois Bar.
3. Minimum of 5 years of legal experience with a focus on franchise law.
4. Proven experience in drafting and negotiating Franchise Disclosure Documents and Franchise Agreements.
5. Solid understanding of franchise compliance, business law, and transactional law.
6. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
7. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
8. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
9. Proven experience in contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.
10. Excellent client counseling and interpersonal skills.
11. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
12. High ethical standards and professionalism.
1. Draft, review, and negotiate Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD), Franchise Agreements, and other related documents.
2. Ensure compliance with all franchise laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
3. Provide legal counsel to the franchise business on matters including business law, transactional law, and regulatory compliance.
4. Advise on potential risks and issues related to franchising and propose practical solutions.
5. Conduct legal research and prepare legal memorandums, opinions, and briefing materials.
6. Provide training and guidance to the franchise business on legal matters.
7. Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with franchise laws and regulations.
8. Handle dispute resolution and litigation matters related to franchising.
9. Collaborate with other members of the legal team and business units to achieve company goals.
Qualifications:
1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the Illinois Bar.
3. Minimum of 5 years of legal experience with a focus on franchise law.
4. Proven experience in drafting and negotiating Franchise Disclosure Documents and Franchise Agreements.
5. Solid understanding of franchise compliance, business law, and transactional law.
6. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
7. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
8. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
9. Proven experience in contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.
10. Excellent client counseling and interpersonal skills.
11. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
12. High ethical standards and professionalism.
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