Senior Paralegal

BRIX Holdings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food service franchising company is looking for a Senior Paralegal to support its legal team. Responsibilities include drafting and managing legal documents, performing legal research, and supporting HR functions. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate and substantial paralegal experience, preferably in multi-state franchising. Strong organizational and communication skills are vital, along with proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with contract management tools.

Qualifications

• Significant paralegal experience, focusing on corporate and transactions.
• Practical experience in multi-state franchising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage various legal documents.
• Perform legal research and factual investigation.
• Manage contract lifecycle and contribute to legal process improvements.
• Support franchise sales and development.
• Maintain HR policies and records.

Skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Multitasking abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

MS Office Suite

DocuSign

Job description

BRIX Holdings, LLC is a Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company specializing in food service chains. With a mission to provide entrepreneurs with exceptional franchise opportunities, BRIX Holdings aims to develop its brands into recognized national and international chains. The company's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Red Mango®, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen®, Souper Salad®, Orange Leaf®, Clean Juice® and Friendly’s®. BRIX Holdings strives to support business owners and deliver valuable consumer experiences.

BRIX is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join the legal team. In this role, you will work directly with the Chief Legal Officer, Director of Accounting and the individual business leads to provide advanced paralegal support for corporate and transaction matters, coupled with specific HR responsibilities, ensuring legal compliance and efficient operations for both departments.

In addition to the qualifications below, you should be naturally inquisitive, enjoy learning, and have the ability to work cross-functionally with all of our teams. This role will report to BRIX’s Chief Legal Officer.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage various legal documents (contracts, agreements, amendments)
• Perform legal research and factual investigation
• Manage contract lifecycle, including intake, review and tracking
• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of standard forms, trainings, legal processes and systems to help us scale with the business and maximize efficiency and velocity
• Manage reporting for each brand’s franchise disclosure document (open stores, closed stores, transfers)
• Support franchise sales and development with franchisee qualification process through FranConnect
• Assist finance with auditing royalty and ad fund collection processes, including documenting special agreements that affect royalty and ad fund rates
• Support legal maintenance of franchise portfolio (expiration dates, renewal process, default and termination notices)

HR Responsibilities:

• Support Accounting/HR Director with documentation, tracking and coordination with external HR vendors (benefits administrators, payroll providers), and gain an understanding of the contracts between BRIX and these providers
• Manage and maintain HR policies, including updates, distribution, and tracking of employee acknowledgements
• Document HR processes and maintain procedural guides
• Maintain records to support compliance with employment and benefits laws (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA administration coordination)

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and familiarity with DocuSign and other contract management tools
• Practical experience in the restaurant industry or retail business
• Practical experience in multi-state franchising a plus
• Significant paralegal experience primarily focusing on corporate and transactions
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and relevant HR/employment law basics
• Excellent organizational, communication (written/verbal) and multitasking skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

BRIX is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at BRIX are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, socioeconomic status, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.