Franchise Legal Operations Director

BELFOR Holdings; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BELFOR Franchise Group seeks a Director of Franchise Legal Administration to oversee legal administration, compliance, documentation, and operational support for its 15 service-based franchise brands.

You will partner with Legal, Franchise Development, Operations, and Executive Leadership to manage franchise processes, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain records, and drive efficiency across franchise administration functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or related field required.
• JD preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the administration and lifecycle management of franchise agreements, renewals, transfers, amendments, and terminations.
• Maintain standardized legal processes and documentation controls through BFG's CRM.
• Oversee franchise contract execution and document management systems.
• Coordinate preparation, review, and annual updates of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs).
• Monitor regulatory requirements at federal, state, and international levels; coordinate with counsel.
• Administer contract tracking system for franchise-related agreements and approvals.
• Lead franchise legal administration staff and drive process improvements.
• Develop reports and dashboards on franchise agreements, compliance, and legal operations.

Skills

Franchise administration

Legal operations

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

CRM proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Bachelor's in Business Administration or related field

Tools

CLM software

CRM platforms

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

BELFOR Franchise Group seeks a Director of Franchise Legal Administration to oversee legal administration, compliance, documentation, and operational support for its 15 service-based franchise brands.

You will partner with Legal, Franchise Development, Operations, and Executive Leadership to manage franchise processes, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain records, and drive efficiency across franchise administration functions.