Franchise Paralegal

Grease Monkey International, LLC; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

FullSpeed Automotive is seeking a paralegal with extensive franchise experience to support our growing franchise operations in Denver. The role focuses on franchisedocumentation, regulatory compliance, and ongoing administration of our franchise system.

The ideal candidate will partner with Legal, Franchise Operations, Development, and Finance to manage franchise agreements, FDDs, state registrations, and related transactions across multiple states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and coordinate franchise agreements and related documents.
• Draft transfers, assignments, addenda, notices, and other franchise paperwork.
• Coordinate execution and maintain complete documentation.
• Support FDD updates and regulatory compliance.
• Track deadlines and regulatory filings across states.
• Collaborate with Legal, Franchise Operations, Development, and Finance teams.

Skills

Franchise knowledge

Strong contract administration

Legal research

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies / Paralegal Studies / Business Administration

Tools

Electronic signature platforms

Contract management systems

Legal research tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position:FranchiseParalegal

Department:Legal

ReportsTo:GeneralCounsel

Exempt/Full-time

BasedinDenver,CO

HybridinofficeMon-ThursinDenverTechCenter

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PositionSummary:

FullSpeedAutomotiveislookingforaParalegalwithheavyfranchiseexperiencetoprovidelegalandadministrativesupportforourgrowingfranchiseoperations.Thisrolewillfocusheavilyonfranchisedocumentation,regulatorycompliance,franchiseetransactions,andtheongoingadministrationofourfranchisesystem.

TheParalegalwillpartnercloselywithLegal,FranchiseOperations,Development,Finance,andotherinternalstakeholderstosupportthefullfranchiselifecyclefromdisclosureandexecutionoffranchiseagreementsthroughrenewals,transfers,amendments,defaults,andterminations.Theidealcandidatebringssignificanthands-onexperiencesupportingamulti-statefranchisorandishighlyknowledgeableinfranchiseagreements,FranchiseDisclosureDocuments(FDDs),stateregistrationrequirements,andfranchisecompliance.

KeyResponsibilities:

FranchiseAgreements&Documentation

• Prepare,review,andcoordinatefranchiseagreements,developmentagreements,amendments,renewals,andrelatedlegaldocuments.
• Draftandprocesstransfers,assignments,addenda,consents,notices,andotherfranchise-relateddocumentation.
• Coordinateagreementexecutionandensureallrequireddocumentsarecompleteandproperlymaintained.
• Reviewfranchisedocumentationforaccuracy,consistency,andcompliancewithestablishedlegalrequirements.
• Maintaincurrenttemplatesandstandardizedfranchiselegaldocuments.

FDD&RegulatoryCompliance

• SupportthepreparationandannualupdatingofFranchiseDisclosureDocuments(FDDs).
• GatherandcoordinateinformationfrominternalstakeholdersrequiredforFDDupdatesandamendments.
• Managestatefranchiseregistrations,renewals,exemptions,andrequiredfilings.
• Trackregulatorydeadlinesandrequirementsacrossapplicablefranchiseregistrationstates.
• Partnerwithinternalandoutsidecounseltosupportcompliancewithfederalandstatefranchiserequirements.

FranchiseLifecycle&TransactionSupport

• Supportlegaldocumentationfornewfranchisedevelopmentandfranchiseeonboarding.
• Coordinatefranchiserenewals,ownershipchanges,entitychanges,transfers,andacquisitions.
• Assistwithdocumentationrelatedtofranchiseedefaults,cureperiods,terminations,andothercompliancematters.
• Trackcontractualobligationsandensurerequirednoticesanddocumentationarecompletedtimely.
• Supportfranchise-relatedduediligence,transactions,disputes,andotherlegalmattersasneeded.

ContractAdministration&RecordsManagement

• Maintainaccurateandorganizedfranchiseagreements,disclosures,amendments,andrelatedlegalrecords.
• Trackagreementterms,expirationdates,renewalwindows,developmentobligations,andothercriticaldeadlines.
• Maintainfranchiselegalcalendars,trackers,contractrepositories,andelectronicfiles.
• Monitorcompletionandretentionofrequiredfranchisedocumentation.
• Identifyopportunitiestoimprovedocumentmanagement,tracking,andlegaladministrativeprocesses.

Legal&Cross-FunctionalPartnership

• PartnercloselywithLegal,FranchiseOperations,Development,Finance,andotherinternalstakeholdersonfranchisematters.
• Serveasaresourcetointernalteamsregardingfranchisedocumentation,agreementrequirements,andlegalprocesses.
• Coordinatewithoutsidefranchisecounselonregistrations,transactions,disputes,andregulatorymatters.
• Assistwithlegalresearchrelatedtofranchiselaws,regulations,andstate-specificrequirements.
• Supportaudits,regulatoryinquiries,litigation,andotherlegalmattersbygatheringandorganizingrelevantdocumentation.

Qualifications:

• Education:Bachelor'sdegreeinLegalStudies,ParalegalStudies,BusinessAdministration,orarelatedfieldpreferred;equivalentcombinationofeducationandrelevantexperienceconsidered.
• Experience:5+yearsofparalegalorlegalsupportexperience,includingsignificantdirectexperiencesupportingafranchisororfranchise-focusedlegalpractice,withexperiencesupportingamulti-stateornationalfranchisesystemstronglypreferred.
• FranchiseKnowledge
• Stronghands-onexperiencewithFranchiseDisclosureDocuments(FDDs),franchiseagreements,statefranchiseregistrationsandrenewals,andfranchise-relatedtransactions.
• Workingknowledgeoffederalandstatefranchiselawsandregulatoryrequirements,includingtheFTCFranchiseRuleandfranchiseregistrationstates.
• Skills&Competencies
• Strongcontractadministration,documentmanagement,legalresearch,andorganizationalskillswithexceptionalattentiontodetail.
• Abilitytomanageahighvolumeofagreements,filings,deadlines,andcompetingpriorities.
• Strongwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytoeffectivelypartnerwithattorneys,businessleaders,franchisepartners,andoutsidecounsel.
• Abilitytoexercisesoundjudgmentanddiscretionwhenhandlingconfidential,privileged,andsensitiveinformation.
• Technology
• ProficiencywithMicrosoftOffice,electronicsignatureplatforms,contract/documentmanagementsystems,andlegalresearchtools.
• PhysicalRequirements:Thispositionrequirestheabilitytoremainstationarywhileworkingonacomputerandcommunicatingviaphone,videoconferencing,andemail,aswellasmovethroughouttheworkplaceasneeded,withorwithoutreasonableaccommodations.

WhatSuccessLooksLike:

• FranchiseCompliance:Franchisedocumentation,FDDrequirements,stateregistrations,andrenewalsareaccurate,timely,andconsistentlymaintained.
• ContractManagement:Franchiseagreements,amendments,transfers,renewals,andotherlegaldocumentsareefficientlymanagedfrompreparationthroughexecution.
• ProactiveOrganization:Keydeadlines,contractualobligations,andregulatoryrequirementsareanticipatedandaddressedbeforetheybecomeissues.
• TrustedPartnership:Legal,FranchiseOperations,Development,andotherstakeholdersreceiveresponsive,knowledgeable,andpracticalsupportonfranchisematters.
• ProcessImprovement:Franchiselegalprocesses,templates,tracking,andrecordkeepingcontinuetobecomemoreefficient,organized,andscalableasthebusinessgrows.

Theanticipatedbasesalaryrangeforthispositionis$100,000–$120,000annually,basedonexperienceandqualifications.Thispositionisalsoeligibleforaperformance-basedbonus.Full-timeemployeesareeligibleforbenefits,includingmedical,dental,andvisioninsurance;a401(k)plan;paidtimeoff;andpaidholidays.Applicationswillbereviewedonarollingbasis,withananticipatedclosingdateofNovember13,2026.TheCompanyreservestherighttoextendtheapplicationdeadlineorclosethepostingearlybasedonbusinessneeds.

Thisjobdescriptionisintendedtodescribethegeneralnatureandlevelofworkbeingperformed.Itisnotanexhaustivelistofallresponsibilities,duties,andskillsrequired.FullSpeedAutomotivereservestherighttoamendthisdescriptionatanytime.

FullSpeedAutomotiveisanEqualOpportunityEmployercommittedtofosteringaninclusiveworkplacewhereallemployeesandapplicantsaretreatedwithrespectandfairness.Wedonotdiscriminateonthebasisofanycharacteristicprotectedbyapplicablefederal,state,orlocallaw.