Franchise Contracts Lead - Senior Paralegal (Remote)

Engel & Völkers Americas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc. in New York City seeks a Senior Contract Administrator/Paralegal to support franchise lifecycle contract management, compliance, and litigation with a proactive, service-oriented mindset.

The role offers flexibility to work remotely while coordinating with the legal team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years of relevant experience, and exposure to franchise law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in contract administration or paralegal work, ideally with franchise law exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, reviewing, and management of franchise agreements, renewals, and amendments.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including organization, tracking, and timely execution of franchise and business contracts.
• Assist with state and federal franchise registrations and renewals, including Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs).
• Support monitoring franchisee compliance matters and draft related notices (default, termination, and other compliance communications).
• Partner cross-functionally to address contract-related questions and resolve issues efficiently.
• Track key deadlines and ensure proactive follow-up.
• Help refine and strengthen contract management policies, procedures, and systems.
• Organize and maintain a comprehensive contract management system.
• Prepare summaries and internal memoranda as requested by the legal team.
• Support franchise disputes, mediation, or litigation matters in collaboration with the legal team.
• Assist with corporate filings, resolutions, and governance documentation.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the legal team, including scheduling and coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Organized

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

DocuSign

HubSpot

LinkSquares CLM

Job description

Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc. in New York City seeks a Senior Contract Administrator/Paralegal to support franchise lifecycle contract management, compliance, and litigation with a proactive, service-oriented mindset.

The role offers flexibility to work remotely while coordinating with the legal team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years of relevant experience, and exposure to franchise law.