Job Title: Corporate Franchise Attorney

Location: Chicago or Peoria, IL; Royal Oak, MI; or Las Vegas, NV office.

Salary/Payrate: $150-170k (DOE) Great benefits!

Work Environment: Hybrid

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

We are seeking a Corporate Franchise Attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join a sophisticated and growing transactional law firm/practice. The ideal candidate will have experience advising franchisor clients on franchise compliance matters, drafting and updating Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), preparing franchise and ancillary agreements, and managing state franchise registration and renewal filings.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with established franchisor clients across a variety of industries in a collaborative, fast-paced, and client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and update Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)
• Prepare and negotiate franchise agreements and related ancillary agreements, including development, transfer, and multi-unit agreements
• Manage franchise registration and renewal filings in registration and non-registration states
• Respond to state examiner comment letters and regulatory inquiries
• Advise clients on federal and state franchise laws and ongoing compliance obligations
• Counsel franchisor clients regarding operational, disclosure, and regulatory matters
• Assist clients with franchise system development, expansion, and maintenance
• Conduct legal research related to franchise, corporate, and regulatory matters
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to manage multiple matters efficiently and meet deadlines

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 2–5 years of experience in franchise law and/or corporate transactional practice
• Experience drafting and updating Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)
• Experience drafting franchise agreements and related transactional documents
• Familiarity with franchise registration and renewal processes and responding to state comment letters
• Knowledge of federal and state franchise laws and regulations
• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
• Client-service oriented with strong attention to detail
• Experience advising franchisor clients on operational and compliance matters
• Exposure to multi-state franchise systems and registration requirements
• Prior law firm experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, mentorship, sophisticated transactional work, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team-oriented culture.