Corporate Franchise Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a Corporate Franchise Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of transactional franchise experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong desire to contribute to the franchise community, possess familiarity with franchise disclosure documents, agreements, and compliance, and demonstrate expertise in expediting state franchise registrations.

Duties:

• Manage and prepare franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, and other compliance documents.
• Facilitate the expediting of state franchise registrations, including responding to comment letters.
• Prepare default and termination notices as required, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
• Provide expert advice to clients on regulatory, relationship, and compliance matters related to franchises.
• Handle mergers and acquisitions within the franchise space, international franchise licensing transactions, and dispute resolution.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of transactional franchise experience.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in serving the franchise community.
• Familiarity with franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, and compliance.
• Experience in expediting state franchise registrations and responding to comment letters.
• Knowledge of default and termination notice procedures.
• Ability to advise clients on regulatory, relationship, and compliance matters.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions in the franchise space is a plus.
• International franchise licensing transactions and dispute resolution experience are desirable.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Bar admission in CO or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in handling mergers and acquisitions, international franchise licensing transactions, and dispute resolution.

Job Location: Denver, CO

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Paid Time Off
• Professional and client development allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution plan)
• Transportation (parking and transit) Program

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.