Senior Paralegal

Empower Brands; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join their dynamic legal team. This role is crucial for preparing franchise agreements and maintaining legal documentation across multiple brands. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in franchising, strong drafting and research skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and empowers its employees to succeed in a supportive environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the legal operations of a thriving organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of transactional paralegal experience required.
• Strong drafting, proofreading, and research skills necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and administer franchise agreements and related documents.
• Assist with legal document preparation and processing.
• Maintain legal documentation and electronic files.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Drafting and proofreading

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Experience with electronic signature platforms

Education

Paralegal Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Law or related field

Tools

DocuSign

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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About Us

Empower Brands was founded in 2022 as a product of the integration of Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands. Empower encompasses ten industry-leading brands across commercial and residential services: JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Koala Insulation, Wallaby Windows, Superior Fence and Rail, Bumble Roofing and Canopy Lawn Care. Empower is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industry while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company’s new website at EmpowerFranchising.com.

About Us

Empower Brands was founded in 2022 as a product of the integration of Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands. Empower encompasses ten industry-leading brands across commercial and residential services: JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Koala Insulation, Wallaby Windows, Superior Fence and Rail, Bumble Roofing and Canopy Lawn Care. Empower is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industry while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company’s new website at EmpowerFranchising.com.

Position Overview

The Senior Paralegal is an integral part of our corporate legal department. The Sr. Paralegal is responsible for preparing and processing franchise agreements, ancillary franchise documents, (including assistance with Franchise Disclosure Document), tracking franchise transactions for FDD purposes, maintaining legal files, legal billing and other tasks across all of Empower’s 10 Brands.

Core Responsibilities

• Draft and administer franchise agreements to franchisees, assist with renewals, resales, change of ownership and related franchise documents.
• Assist in preparing and processing legal documents such as default notices, repayment agreements and amendments for supervising lawyers and/or paralegals.
• Communicate and provide other departments with information regarding franchise agreement information.
• Work closely with brand presidents and the franchise development team to create and maintain charts and/or spreadsheets which track franchise transactions (transfers, sales, and terminations).
• Assist in-house legal team and outside counsel with yearly Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) renewals for 10 brands.
• Work with General Counsel on legal billing and invoice submissions.
• Assist in refining processes and documentation necessary to support consistent use of internal franchise documentation policies.
• Maintain all legal documentation, electronic files and databases, to ensure current and accurate information is available.
• Assist with researching new licenses and permits where required and maintains current licenses active, where necessary.
• Prepare correspondence on behalf of the legal department to assist with franchise matters, operations, or litigation matters.
• Assist with the management of franchise-related litigation, including responding to discovery requests.
• Handle special projects and any other duties that may be assigned.
• Build and foster reliable and trustworthy relationships within the organization.
  
  

Critical Skills & Attributes

• Extremely detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
• Strong drafting, proofreading, and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Experience with electronic signature platforms, (e.g., DocuSign) and ability to easily adapt to new technologies based on business needs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and with a proven ability to meet deadlines effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Suite applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  
  

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 7+ years of transactional paralegal experience (franchising experience is required).
  
  

Empower Brands seeks to empower all individuals and values diversity. All aspects of employment are based on qualifications, needs of the business and merit.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Empower Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Empower Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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