Partner | Franchise Law Attorney

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Partner | Franchise Law Attorney

New York, NY
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

A respected law firm seeks a franchise law partner to build and lead a practice advising business owners, franchisors, and operators, with growth and mentorship opportunities.

Requirements

  • J.D
  • from accredited law school
  • Licensed in U.S
  • jurisdiction
  • 10+ years franchise law experience

Qualifications

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Ability to mentor junior attorneys
  • Experience representing franchise businesses
  • Collaborative team player

Full job description

A respected law firm is seeking a talented attorney to join as a partner and help build an expanding franchise law practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial legal professional who thrives advising business owners, franchise systems, and multi-unit operators, with the chance to lead, mentor, and develop a high-impact practice within a collaborative firm environment.


Partner | Franchise Law Attorney Benefits & Compensation


  • Highly competitive, partner-level compensation structure
  • Robust marketing and business development support.
  • Collaborative, team-focused culture committed to growth and mentorship.
  • Flexibility, autonomy, and long-term career growth potential.


Partner | Franchise Law Attorney Requirements & Qualifications


  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 10+ years of franchise law experience.
  • Portable book of business of $500K+ preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise franchisors, franchisees, and multi-unit operators.
  • Proven client development and relationship management skills.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and strong communication abilities.


Partner | Franchise Law Attorney Preferred Background & Skills


  • Experience mentoring junior attorneys.
  • Expertise representing a wide range of franchise-related businesses.
  • Ability to collaborate across practice groups and support firm expansion.


Partner | Franchise Law Attorney Day-to-Day Responsibilities


  • Manage and grow the firm’s franchise law practice.
  • Advise clients on franchise compliance, registration, expansion, and operational matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate FDDs, franchise agreements, licensing agreements, and related contracts.
  • Counsel on franchise acquisitions, sales, restructurings, and strategic transactions.
  • Handle franchise-related disputes and risk management matters.
  • Cultivate and strengthen client relationships while generating new business opportunities.
  • Collaborate with attorneys across disciplines and help mentor junior team members.


If you’re a driven attorney ready to elevate your practice within a forward-thinking law firm, we encourage you to explore this unique leadership opportunity.

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