Overview
Franchise Attorney Jobs in Dallas, TX at COREcruitment
Salary: $140k per year + .
Reference: DF999957304
Franchise Attorney
Location: Farmers Branch / Dallas, TX
Salary: Up to $140,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k) Match, PTO
Schedule: Monday–Friday, In-Office
Reports To: Chief General Counsel
The Opportunity
An established and rapidly growing multi-brand franchise organization is seeking an experienced Franchise Attorney to join its corporate legal team in the Dallas area.
This is a newly created, independent legal position supporting a highly active and expanding business with a diverse portfolio of restaurant and retail franchise operations. The role will have significant exposure to franchise law, contracting, M&A, development and regulatory matters, with the opportunity to play a key role in the company’s continued growth.
The successful candidate will have strong franchise law experience and be comfortable working directly with business leaders across a fast-paced, multi-brand organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate franchise agreements, development agreements, renewal agreements, transfer agreements and related franchise documentation.
- Advise on franchisee and franchisor relationships, contractual obligations and brand compliance.
- Provide guidance on state franchise relationship, registration and disclosure laws.
- Advise on requirements under the FTC Franchise Rule and applicable franchise regulations.
- Support M&A transactions, particularly acquisitions involving franchise units, businesses and new brands.
- Conduct and support legal due diligence relating to franchise acquisitions and expansion opportunities.
- Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements related to franchise operations and development.
- Partner with real estate, development, finance and operations teams on expansion and site-development matters.
- Identify and manage legal risks associated with franchise development and multi-unit operations.
- Work with outside counsel where appropriate and manage legal matters efficiently.
- Monitor developments in franchise legislation and regulatory requirements across applicable states.
- Assist with franchise-related disputes, compliance matters and other commercial legal issues.
- Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to senior leadership and non-legal stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
Active Texas Bar membership is required.- J.D. from an accredited law school.
5+ years of legal experience, with significant experience focused on franchise law.- Strong knowledge of franchisee/franchisor relationships and franchise contracting.
- Experience with state franchise relationship, registration and disclosure laws.
- Experience with M&A transactions, particularly acquisitions involving franchise units or franchise organizations.
- Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities within a high-volume, fast-moving environment.
- Strong commercial judgment and ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly to business stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while partnering closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Experience
- Hospitality, restaurant or retail industry experience.
- Previous in-house legal experience with a franchise operator, franchisor, restaurant group or multi-unit organization.
- Experience working across multiple brands or concepts.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
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Title: Franchise Attorney
Company: COREcruitment
Location: Dallas, TX
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