Job Overview: A law firm located in Wheaton, IL, is seeking a Franchise Law Attorney who will be responsible for managing a base of franchise clients and providing transactional and regulatory legal services. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, exceptional drafting and negotiation skills, and a commitment to delivering extraordinary client service.
Job Duties:
- Independently manage a portfolio of franchise clients while collaborating with the legal team.
- Handle franchisor representation, including franchise disclosure and registrations, drafting Franchise Agreements and related documents, and addressing franchise relationship issues (renewals, transfers, defaults, and terminations).
- Provide franchise law compliance services, including client counseling and training programs, as well as responding to government inquiries.
- Offer franchisee representation services, including reviewing Franchise Disclosure Documents and Franchise Agreements, counseling prospective franchisees, and negotiating agreements.
- Handle franchise agreement renewals, transfers of franchise businesses, and relationship issues with franchisors for existing franchisees.
- Ensure strict adherence to transactional and regulatory work within the franchise law domain.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality work products and exceptional client service.
Requirements:
- Admitted to practice in the State of Illinois.
- Prior experience in franchise law is mandatory.
- Experience representing franchisors is required, while experience representing franchisees is preferred.
- Additional experience in transactional business law is a plus.
- Desire and ability for direct client contact.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Education:
- Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Bar admission in the State of Illinois.
Certifications:
- Active and valid license to practice law in the State of Illinois.
Skills:
- Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong work ethic and desire for autonomy.
- Superior academic background.
- Commitment to delivering extraordinary client service.
- High level of commitment to high-quality work products and service to clients.
This Franchise Law Attorney role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney to work in a dynamic and collaborative legal environment while providing valuable legal services to clients in the franchise industry.