Franchise & Distribution Associate — M&A & Licensing

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 215,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

401K

Vacation

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Voluntary accident insurance

Voluntary life

Voluntary disability

Voluntary critical illness and cancer

Pet insurance

Commuter and Transit programs

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP seeks a Mid-Level Associate to join its Franchise and Distribution Practice across its Aspen, Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Washington DC, Minneapolis, or New Jersey offices. The role offers a robust platform for sophisticated transactional work and competitive compensation.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and/or licensing matters; franchise experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

General Corporate Law

Licensing Matters

Franchise Experience (preferred)

Interpersonal Skills

Writing Skills

Job description

Greenberg Traurig, LLP seeks a Mid-Level Associate to join its Franchise and Distribution Practice across its Aspen, Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Washington DC, Minneapolis, or New Jersey offices. The role offers a robust platform for sophisticated transactional work and competitive compensation.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and/or licensing matters; franchise experience is preferred but not required.