Franchise Transactions Attorney - Path to Partnership

Donahue Fitzgerald LLP; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Donahue Fitzgerald, LLP seeks a mid-level attorney with transactional experience to join our IP Practice Group in our Oakland office. This role offers an exciting path into franchise law, with training provided to develop expertise and serve as outside general counsel for clients.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of complex transactional experience and will work on contracts, franchise disclosures, and regulatory compliance for franchisors across industries, collaborating with a talented team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• California Bar license in good standing.
• 3–5 years of transactional experience including contract analysis and drafting.
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills; excellent research abilities.
• Familiarity with AI-powered legal research/drafting tools; confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts including master service agreements, license agreements, and customer contracts.
• Drafting and revising Franchise Disclosure Documents and related contractual agreements.
• Responding to comment letters from state regulators.
• Advising clients on compliance with federal and state franchise laws and regulations.
• Advising clients regarding franchise sales compliance, renewals, and terminations.
• Analyzing and implementing exemption-based franchise sales strategies.
• Researching and providing advice on a variety of legal issues.
• Managing client communication and expectations.
• Participating in business development and networking within the franchise community.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Contract analysis

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Juris Doctor

California Bar license

Tools

MS Office Suite

Document management system

Job description

Donahue Fitzgerald, LLP seeks a mid-level attorney with transactional experience to join our IP Practice Group in our Oakland office. This role offers an exciting path into franchise law, with training provided to develop expertise and serve as outside general counsel for clients.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of complex transactional experience and will work on contracts, franchise disclosures, and regulatory compliance for franchisors across industries, collaborating with a talented team.