Corporate Paralegal

Arby's, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible hybrid/remote work

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Workstream is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our growing, multi-unit franchise organization. This hands-on role requires ownership, proactive deadline management, and the ability to handle multiple priorities across real estate, licensing, compliance, and transactional support.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate, 6+ years in corporate/paralegal work, and strong communication skills to collaborate with leadership, landlords,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certification.
• 6+ years of corporate/paralegal experience in multi-unit operations.
• Franchise/retail/restaurant experience is a strong plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Experience with commercial lease administration and lease abstraction.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial leases, amendments, renewals, easements, and landlord waivers across locations.
• Oversee lease tracking: renewals, expirations, rent increases, deadlines, insurance, and critical dates.
• Coordinate with landlords, property managers, leadership on maintenance, TI allowances, estoppel certificates, and other lease issues.
• Oversee licensing/permitting requirements and annual property tax processes; track renewals.
• Support corporate compliance, filings, governance, and policy updates; manage records and audits.
• Assist with acquisitions: due diligence, documentation, closing, and post‑acquisition tasks.

Skills

Lease administration

Paralegal

Contract review

Due diligence

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Document management systems

Legal document management

Job description

Corporate Paralegal

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are a growing, multi-unit franchise organization seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Corporate Paralegal to join our team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, staying ahead of deadlines, and managing multiple priorities. The Corporate Paralegal will support several areas of the business, including commercial real estate and lease administration, municipal licensing and permitting, property tax matters, corporate compliance, and acquisitions.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and able to communicate effectively with internal leadership, landlords, government agencies, outside consultants, and other business partners.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Lease Administration

• Manage a portfolio of commercial real estate leases, amendments, renewals, easements, and landlord waivers across multiple locations.
• Maintain and oversee lease tracking, including renewal options, expirations, rent increases, notice deadlines, insurance requirements, and other critical dates.
• Coordinate with landlords, property managers, and internal leadership regarding maintenance matters, tenant improvement allowances, estoppel certificates, and other lease-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve and optimize existing lease arrangements.

Municipal Licensing & Permitting

• Oversee operational licensing and permitting requirements, including health permits, fire permits, certificates of occupancy, building and sign permits, and business tax receipts.
• Track local and state permit renewals to help prevent compliance gaps or interruptions to operations.
• Manage annual property tax assessments, billings, and escrow reconciliations.
• Work collaboratively with landlords and outside tax consultants on property tax assessments and appeals.

Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Assist with corporate compliance requirements, mandatory reporting, corporate filings, and policy updates.
• Maintain corporate filings, board resolutions, and ownership records for subsidiaries and LLCs.
• Assist with internal compliance audits, risk management documentation, and insurance certificate tracking.

Corporate Acquisitions & Transactional Support

• Support corporate development and acquisition activity from due diligence through closing and post-acquisition integration.
• Draft, review, organize, and maintain transaction documents, including purchase agreements, lease assignments and assumptions, bills of sale, and closing checklists.
• Coordinate entity formations, foreign qualifications, certificates of good standing, and corporate resolutions across multiple operating entities.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree and/or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate.

Minimum of 6 years of corporate or law firm paralegal experience.

Experience supporting franchise, retail, restaurant, or other multi-unit operations is a strong plus.

Strong experience with commercial lease administration, lease abstraction, database management, and legal document review.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Comfortable communicating with government agencies, landlords, vendors, consultants, and internal leadership.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Proven ability to independently manage a high volume of responsibilities and competing deadlines with accuracy.

Strong track record of meeting deadlines, following through, and proactively driving results.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Flexible hybrid/primarily remote work environment.
• Professional growth opportunities within a growing organization.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced paralegal who wants to take ownership of their work, gain exposure to multiple areas of the business, and grow with an expanding multi-unit franchise organization.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its responsibilities. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. Responsibilities may change or evolve based on business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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