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

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance with HSA

401K

Vacation

Sick time

Life insurance

Vision care

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP seeks a Mid-Level Associate for our Franchise & Distribution Practice in multiple U.S. offices, including Miami. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate matters, or licensing, with strong writing and communication skills.

Franchise experience is a plus, but not required. The role requires maturity, accountability, and the ability to manage a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment with excellent academic credentials.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience with mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and/or licensing matters.
• Franchise experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, and willingness to assume significant responsibility.
• Strong academic credentials, detail oriented and writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist on franchise program development, regulatory compliance, and commercial agreements.
• Support international expansion strategies and franchise-related mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with teams across offices on sophisticated transactional matters.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate law

Licensing matters

Education

J.D. or equivalent

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.

Compensation

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• an employee assistance program
• voluntary accident insurance
• voluntary life
• voluntary disability
• voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
• pet insurance
• Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.