Franchise Attorney (Franchisor-Side)

Career Legal; Texas; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal is seeking a Franchise Attorney to support clients in expanding their businesses through franchising. The role focuses on franchisor-side representation, regulatory compliance, and business structuring.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of franchise law experience and a strong transactional mindset to help clients navigate federal and state laws, FDDs, and cross-border expansion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dedicated franchise law experience.
• Experience representing franchisors preferred.
• Strong business and transactional understanding.

Responsibilities

• Draft and update Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs).
• Advise clients on federal and state franchise laws.
• Assist clients in converting to franchise models.
• Support multi-state and international franchise expansion.
• Provide ongoing compliance and advisory services.

Skills

Franchise law

Transactional law

Regulatory compliance

FDD drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

About the Role

A national firm is seeking a Franchise Attorney to support clients in expanding their businesses through franchising. This role focuses on franchisor-side representation, regulatory compliance, and business structuring.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and update Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)
• Advise clients on federal and state franchise laws
• Assist businesses in converting to franchise models
• Support multi-state and international franchise expansion
• Provide ongoing compliance and advisory services

Requirements

• 2+ years of dedicated franchise law experience
• Experience representing franchisors preferred
• Strong business and transactional understanding

Why Apply

• Niche, high-demand practice area
• Work with growing national brands