Franchise Law Attorney

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Job Overview: A law firm located in Wheaton, IL, is seeking a Franchise Law Attorney who will be responsible for managing a base of franchise clients and providing transactional and regulatory legal services. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, exceptional drafting and negotiation skills, and a commitment to delivering extraordinary client service.

Job Duties:

• Independently manage a portfolio of franchise clients while collaborating with the legal team.
• Handle franchisor representation, including franchise disclosure and registrations, drafting Franchise Agreements and related documents, and addressing franchise relationship issues (renewals, transfers, defaults, and terminations).
• Provide franchise law compliance services, including client counseling and training programs, as well as responding to government inquiries.
• Offer franchisee representation services, including reviewing Franchise Disclosure Documents and Franchise Agreements, counseling prospective franchisees, and negotiating agreements.
• Handle franchise agreement renewals, transfers of franchise businesses, and relationship issues with franchisors for existing franchisees.
• Ensure strict adherence to transactional and regulatory work within the franchise law domain.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality work products and exceptional client service.

Requirements:

• Admitted to practice in the State of Illinois.
• Prior experience in franchise law is mandatory.
• Experience representing franchisors is required, while experience representing franchisees is preferred.
• Additional experience in transactional business law is a plus.
• Desire and ability for direct client contact.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in the State of Illinois.

Certifications:

• Active and valid license to practice law in the State of Illinois.

Skills:

• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong work ethic and desire for autonomy.
• Superior academic background.
• Commitment to delivering extraordinary client service.
• High level of commitment to high-quality work products and service to clients.

This Franchise Law Attorney role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney to work in a dynamic and collaborative legal environment while providing valuable legal services to clients in the franchise industry.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306