Franchise Legal Coordinator & Paralegal (Transfers & Renewals)

KFC Corporation; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC Corporation is seeking a Paralegal on the Franchise Legal team in Plano, TX. You will support franchise agreements, transfers, restructures, renewals, and compliance, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of processes.

The role requires 2+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in franchise law, and a Bachelor’s degree (Paralegal certificate preferred). Hybrid in Plano with salary range listed and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal certificate preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience with Bachelor’s.
• Franchise law experience preferred.
• Previous paralegal experience in corporate or law firm setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain annual franchise renewal pipeline, collaborating with Finance, Development, and Operations to assemble information for eligibility assessments and non-renewal determinations.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of the franchise renewal and extension process, including compliance checks and preparation of relevant documentation.
• Support resolution of franchisee default and termination matters in collaboration with Senior Associate Franchise Paralegal, Corporate Counsel, and cross-functional teams; draft warning letters and default letters under supervision of Senior Associate Franchise Paralegal and Corporate Counsel.
• Ensure adherence to brand standards and legal requirements.
• Support due diligence on proposed transfers between franchisees for both brand and co-brand units, ensuring transfer requirements and brand standards are met at entity and deal level.
• Analyze franchisee transactional documents, such as ownership records, organizational charts, letters of credit, trust agreements, purchase agreements, and entity formation documents under the supervision of Senior Associate Franchise Paralegal and Corporate Counsel.
• Prepare and coordinate execution of legal documentation for franchise transfers and ownership changes under the supervision of Senior Associate Franchise Paralegal and Corporate Counsel; identify and elevate non-standard structures for review by counsel.
• Support closing of transactions and ensure timely completion of internal administrative matters.
• Prepare and distribute reports, memos and correspondence to internal and external parties in an accurate and timely manner.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Analytical

Project management

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

DocuSign

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

DocuSign

Smartsheet

Job description

KFC Corporation is seeking a Paralegal on the Franchise Legal team in Plano, TX. You will support franchise agreements, transfers, restructures, renewals, and compliance, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of processes.

The role requires 2+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in franchise law, and a Bachelor’s degree (Paralegal certificate preferred). Hybrid in Plano with salary range listed and bonus eligibility.