Franchise Legal Coordinator

Confidential; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally recognized franchise brand as a Franchise Legal Coordinator, supporting legal operations in franchise documentation and compliance. This role involves drafting legal correspondence, managing documentation, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have relevant legal experience and strong organizational skills within franchise law.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in franchise law, legal admin, or contracts (3-5 years).
• Strong organizational skills and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, manage, and execute franchise documentation for transactions.
• Support compliance enforcement and maintain organized legal files.

Skills

Franchise disclosure and compliance

Detail-driven

Highly organized

Education

Paralegal certification or legal studies education

Job description

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We are a nationally recognized franchise brand looking for a Franchise Legal Coordinator to join our growing team. This is a key role supporting franchise operations through legal documentation, compliance, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, manage, and execute franchise documentation for new locations, resales, renewals, and related transactions.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of legal documents, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely sign-off in collaboration with internal stakeholders and legal counsel.
• Maintain and update Franchise Disclosure Documents in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Draft legal correspondence, including Letters of Intent, demand and default notices, and termination communications.
• Respond to franchisee inquiries related to legal documents and compliance.
• Support compliance enforcement, document renewals, and PPSA registrations, escalating issues when necessary.
• Track and report on franchisee litigation, disputes, and legal activity.
• Maintain organized legal files, contract tracking systems, and internal databases.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and stay informed on franchise law through industry updates and events.
• Provide legal and administrative support to the franchising team and cross-functional departments.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Paralegal certification or legal studies education is an asset
• 3–5 years in franchise law, legal admin, or contracts
• Strong knowledge of franchise disclosure and compliance
• Detail-driven, highly organized, and comfortable managing deadlines

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a growing franchise brand with national presence
• Work with collaborative, high-performing teams
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Retail and Food and Beverage Services

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