Franchise Contract Management

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ann Arbor Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and vacation

Medical, dental & vision benefits

No-cost mental health support

Childcare tuition discounts

No-cost fitness, nutrition & wellness

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

401k matching contributions

15% off stock purchase price

Company bonus

Job summary

Domino's Pizza seeks a qualified attorney to administer enforcement of franchise agreements and related matters. The role involves researching notices of non-compliance, coordinating renewals, and supporting legal teams with required documents across franchise operations.

Candidates should have a business-related degree and strong communication, organizational, and independent-working skills to manage complex franchise matters effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed.
• General experience and comfort with legal matters and documents required.
• Strong organizational skills and very detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently while balancing team and individual responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Research, prepare and issue notices of non-compliance to franchisees and enforce franchise agreements.
• Coordinate renewal process to ensure fully executed renewal contracts before expiration.
• Support in-house attorneys and outside counsel with documents and information related to franchisee matters and litigation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Legal knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Company Description

Domino's Pizza, which began in 1960 as a single store location in Ypsilanti, MI, has had a lot to celebrate lately: we're a reshaped, reenergized brand of honesty, transparency and accountability - not to mention, great food! In the rise to becoming a true technology leader, the brand is now consistently one of the top five companies in online transactions and 65% of our sales in the U.S. are taken through digital channels. The brand continues to deliver the dream to local business owners, 90% of which started as delivery drivers and pizza makers in our stores. That's just the tip of the iceberg...or as we might say, one "slice" of the pie! If this sounds like a brand you'd like to be a part of, consider joining our team!

Job Description

(50%) Administer the enforcement of the franchise agreements

• Research, prepare and issue official notices of non-compliance, and default to franchisees due to contractual violations
• Ensure compliance with state franchise relationship laws affecting default and termination notification requirements
• Work with regions to cure issued defaults in a timely manner in accordance with then-current policies and procedures
• Initiate and coordinate the renewal process to ensure a fully executed renewal contract is in place prior to initial contract expiration
• Review proposed leases and lease extensions for existing stores
• Coordinate delivery and service area maps for execution with contracts
• Accountable for ensuring compliance with the Federal Trade Commission Disclosure Laws for the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreements

(10%) Administer other franchise agreement related matters

• Maintain Franchise Legal System database relative to store temporarily closed status
• Update delivery and service maps as required
• Prepare and administer amendments to existing franchise agreements
• Support in-house attorneys and outside counsel by producing various documents and information pursuant to franchisee matters and litigation
• Manage specific special projects from time to time as they arise

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

General experience and comfort with legal matters and documents

Strong organizational skills and very detail-oriented

Ability to work independently while balancing team and individual responsibilities

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
• No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents
• Childcare tuition discounts
• No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• 401k matching contributions
• 15% off the purchase price of stock
• Company bonus