Franchise Transactions Associate — Growth, M&A & Compliance

Akerman LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 270.000 - 385.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Professional and client development ‑ 

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee‑own

Pre-tax transit or parking benefit

Zusammenfassung

Akerman LLP seeks an associate with 3 to 5 years of transactional franchise experience to join its expanding national franchise practice in New York. The role offers remote/flexible work arrangements and a dynamic team culture.

The ideal candidate will have experience with FDDs, franchise agreements, registrations, default, and termination issues, plus strong research and writing skills. Bar admission or eligibility is required.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of transactional franchise experience.
• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Aufgaben

• Assist with franchise documents: FDDs, franchise agreements, registrations.
• Address default and termination issues and related regulatory matters.
• Support mergers, international licensing, and dispute resolution in franchising.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on franchise matters.

Kenntnisse

Franchise law experience

Franchise regulatory matters

Legal research

Legal writing

M&A in franchise space

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor degree (ABA-accredited)

Jobbeschreibung

Akerman LLP seeks an associate with 3 to 5 years of transactional franchise experience to join its expanding national franchise practice in New York. The role offers remote/flexible work arrangements and a dynamic team culture.

The ideal candidate will have experience with FDDs, franchise agreements, registrations, default, and termination issues, plus strong research and writing skills. Bar admission or eligibility is required.