Franchise Paralegal

IRB USA Inspire Resources; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IRB USA Inspire Resources in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Legal Paralegal to support regulatory compliance processes. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and 2-4 years in legal administration.

The role involves coordinating with business teams, drafting notices, and managing compliance files. Candidates must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in MS Office and legal documentation.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of work experience in legal paralegal or equivalent legal administrative position.
• 5+ years preferred in franchise-related regulatory matters or corporate legal support.

Responsibilities

• Support franchise legal compliance processes and data tracking.
• Coordinate with internal business teams and outside counsel.
• Draft and manage domestic franchise notices and agreements.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Time-management skills

Strong team orientation

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Legal Assistant Education or paralegal certification

Notary Public

Tools

MS Office Suite

AI drafting software

Database management

FRM

Oracle

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support internal domestic franchise legal regulatory compliance processes with respect to data gathering and information tracking (including the domestic FDD yearly Renewal, amendments, exemption filings, etc.).
• Coordinate with internal business teams, outside counsel and state administration, as necessary.
• Draft and manage miscellaneous domestic franchise default notices, termination notices as well as amendments, addenda, and agreements regarding termination/lending/impact concerns.
• Management of internal/external requests for third party ancillary franchise-related information and documents such as securitization audits, lender documentation, and SBA Items.
• Manage and maintain all filing aspects for all franchise legal files.
• Support legal team oversight and involvement in business development compliance process in accordance with all relevant governing materials.
• Special projects related to domestic franchise regulatory compliance and use of historic forms of franchise agreements as well as preparation of unique agreement/amendment/notice drafts pertaining to the franchise legal support function as assigned by Senior Counsel – Franchise and Vice President – Franchise Counsel.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Legal Assistant Education or paralegal certification/experience.
• Notary Public.

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum: 2‑4 years’ work experience in legal paralegal or equivalent legal administrative position.
• Preferred: 5+ years’ work experience in legal paralegal or equivalent legal administrative position; preference for work experience in franchise‑related regulatory matters, securities regulatory support matters, or mergers & acquisitions/corporate legal transactional support.

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task effectively with time‑management skills.
• Strong team orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Well‑organized and a self‑starter.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including AI drafting software and tools, database management, FRM and Oracle.
• Knowledge of legal contract administration and transactional documentation drafting experience.
• Preference for those with knowledge of FTC or similar regulatory compliance processes.