Franchise Paralegal

gpac; Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Franchise Paralegal for a Falls Church, VA hybrid role with a respected law firm on the Franchise team. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of corporate transactional experience, preferably with a law firm or corporate legal department focusing on M&A, or 3+ years in franchise law, and a solid grasp of governance and entity maintenance.

Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing corporate documents, conducting due diligence, maintaining minute books, coordinating closings,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dedicated experience as a Corporate Transactional Paralegal, preferably within a law firm or corporate legal department with a significant M&A focus.
• Paralegal Certificate is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex corporate transactions from inception to closing.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and entity maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, financings, and corporate governance matters.
• Draft, review, and organize a wide range of legal documents, including corporate resolutions, consents, certificates, closing documents, and ancillary agreements.
• Conduct due diligence, including entity searches, lien searches, and litigation searches, and assist in the preparation of due diligence reports and summaries.
• Manage and maintain corporate minute books and other corporate records for various entities.
• Coordinate and manage closing logistics, including preparing closing checklists, signature packets, and post-closing binders.
• Prepare and file corporate formation documents, foreign qualifications, and other corporate filings with state and federal agencies.
• Assist with post-closing integration and compliance matters.
• Maintain organized and accessible electronic and physical files.

Skills

Corporate governance

M&A experience

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Job Title:Franchise Paralegal

Location:Falls Church, VA (Hybrid after 90 day probational period)

The Opportunity:A highly respected law firm in Falls Church is seeking an experienced Corporate Transactional Paralegal to join their Franchise team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, financings, and corporate governance matters.
• Draft, review, and organize a wide range of legal documents, including but not limited to, corporate resolutions, consents, certificates, closing documents, and ancillary agreements.
• Conduct due diligence, including entity searches, lien searches, and litigation searches, and assist in the preparation of due diligence reports and summaries.
• Manage and maintain corporate minute books and other corporate records for various entities.
• Coordinate and manage closing logistics, including preparing closing checklists, signature packets, and post-closing binders.
• Prepare and file corporate formation documents, foreign qualifications, and other corporate filings with state and federal agencies.
• Assist with post-closing integration and compliance matters.
• Maintain organized and accessible electronic and physical files.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certificate is preferred but not required
• A minimum of 3+ years of dedicated experience as a Corporate Transactional Paralegal, preferably within a law firm or corporate legal department with a significant M&A focus OR 3+ years of franchise law
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex corporate transactions from inception to closing.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and entity maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with document management systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (based on experience) and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on challenging and high-impact corporate transactions.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The flexibility of a hybrid work model (up to 2 days from home) after successful onboarding.