Corporate Attorney - Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate Attorney – Mergers & Acquisitions
Multi-Brand Restaurant Group (U.S.)
Location: Dallas, TX

$165,000 + Benefits

We’re working with a large, growing restaurant franchise group that owns and operates a portfolio of well-known brands across the U.S. The business is highly active on the acquisition side, so they’re looking to bring in a strong in-house attorney to take ownership of M&A and broader transactional work.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be right in the middle of deals, working closely with senior leadership and external counsel to keep transactions moving and ensure everything is structured properly from a legal perspective.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead legal support across acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and restructuresRun due diligence and flag key risks early in the processDraft and negotiate core deal documents (purchase agreements, franchise transfers, asset/stock deals)Support post-deal integration and entity restructuring workAdvise on franchise law, governance, and day-to-day corporate legal issues across multiple statesHandle entity setup, maintenance, and required filingsEnsure compliance with franchise disclosure and regulatory requirements

What We’re Looking For

JD with active bar membership5–7+ years’ experience in corporate, transactional, or franchise lawStrong exposure to M&A deals and commercial transactionsComfortable working in a fast-moving, multi-entity environmentGood understanding of compliance and corporate structuresStrong drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skillsSomeone who is practical, detail-focused, and confident managing sensitive work