Principal Attorney Franchise Law

A law firm seeks a Principal Attorney with significant expertise in franchise law to join its Business Group in Portland, OR. This role involves supporting a variety of clients in navigating complex franchise matters across diverse industries. The position includes providing end-to-end franchise lifecycle guidance, from drafting agreements and ensuring compliance to managing disputes and regulatory inquiries, while collaborating with a team of skilled attorneys across various practice areas.

Duties

• Represent franchisors, franchisees, manufacturers, and distributors in franchise and licensing matters.
• Draft and review franchise documentation, including disclosure documents, registrations, and franchise agreements.
• Advise on franchise compliance requirements and manage franchise relationship issues.
• Address government inquiries and support clients in dispute resolution related to franchise matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to deliver comprehensive and strategic legal solutions.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in franchise law, including representation of franchisors and franchisees, drafting franchise documents, advising on compliance, and handling government inquiries.
• Portable Book of Business: Required (partial or full).
• Academic Credentials: JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic achievement.
• Licensing: Active license to practice law.
• Skills: Strong analytical, legal writing, and client-service skills.
• Communication: Excellent communication abilities for effective client interactions.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team or independently.
• Project Management: Skilled at managing multiple projects and responsibilities with attention to detail.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active law license.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail for handling complex franchise transactions.
• Proficiency in drafting and interpreting franchise-related legal documents.
• Effective communicator capable of explaining intricate legal concepts to clients.
• Ability to work independently while contributing collaboratively in a team environment.
• Multitasking skills to manage time and deliver professional, responsive service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Commuter assistance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Billable credit hours for diversity, equity, inclusion, and pro bono work.
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunities.

This vigorous, fast-growing Pacific Northwest mid-size firm is making tremendous strides in high-level corporate, litigation, finance and governmental practice for leading national and international clients. Creative thinking and problem solving are attributes it seeks in top-notch, innovative associates who value high-quality work and a working and living environment to match. This firm consistently participates in numerous high-profile deals and has done some of the more sophisticated transactions in the Northwest in recent years. In addition, many of its clients have celebrity-level status. Associates at this firm all praise this firm's national focus and its ability to attract and retain top associates. We believe that this firm does pretty exceptional work, and the associates at this firm all for the most part feel pleased to call this firm home.