Franchise and Distribution - Associate (Mid-Level) - Multiple Offices

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 215,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance with HSA

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401K

Paid vacation

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP seeks a Mid-Level Associate for our Franchise & Distribution Practice in offices including Dallas. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate work and licensing matters, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a demanding workload.

Franchise experience is preferred but not required. The role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package across the firm’s national footprint.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and/or licensing matters.
• Franchise experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and ability to handle significant responsibility in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist on franchise, licensing and distribution transactional matters.
• Contribute to franchise program development and regulatory compliance.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Support international expansion strategies and cross-border initiatives.
• Involve in franchise-related mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate law

Licensing

Job description

Greenberg Traurig has an excellent opportunity for a Mid-Level Associate in our Aspen, Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Washington DC, Minneapolis, Phoenix, or New Jersey office to join the global Franchise and Distribution Practice. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience with mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and/or licensing matters. Franchise experience is preferred, but not required. This position requires a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, and a proven willingness to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast-paced environment. Strong academic credentials, detail oriented and writing skills are essential.

Practice Description

The Franchise & Distribution Practice at Greenberg Traurig advises leading and emerging brands on the development, expansion, and operation of franchise, licensing, and distribution networks in the United States and around the world. Associates work on sophisticated transactional matters, including franchise program development, regulatory compliance, commercial agreements, international expansion strategies, and franchise-related mergers and acquisitions. The practice serves clients across numerous industries and jurisdictions, offering significant opportunities for direct client contact and exposure to complex transactions.

• Denver and Aspen: $215,000-$265,000
• Chicago: $250,000-$300,000
• Minneapolis: $215,000- $285,000
• Washington D.C. : $260,000-$365,000
• New Jersey: $215,000- $240,000

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.