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

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 215,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401K

Vacation

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Commuter and transit programs

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP seeks a Mid-Level Associate for its Franchise & Distribution Practice in the Minneapolis office. The role focuses on mergers and acquisitions, licensing, and corporate work in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities across a national platform.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong writing skills, and a proactive approach to responsibility and workload management.

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 and a high degree of maturity.
• Willingness to accept significant responsibility and manage a heavy workload.
• Strong writing skills and good academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated transactional matters in franchise and distribution.
• Assist in franchise program development and regulatory compliance.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and licensing deals.
• Support international expansion strategies and franchise-related M&A.

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.