Franchise AttorneyLocation: Farmers Branch / Dallas, TX Salary: Up to $140,000 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k) Match, PTO Schedule: Monday–Friday, In-Office Reports To: Chief General CounselThe OpportunityAn established and rapidly growing multi-brand franchise organization is seeking an experienced Franchise Attorney to join its corporate legal team in the Dallas area.This is a newly created, independent legal position supporting a highly active and expanding business with a diverse portfolio of restaurant and retail franchise operations. The role will have significant exposure to franchise law, contracting, M&A, development and regulatory matters, with the opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued growth.The successful candidate will have strong franchise law experience and be comfortable working directly with business leaders across a fast-paced, multi-brand organization.Key Responsibilities
Draft, review and negotiate franchise agreements, development agreements, renewal agreements, transfer agreements and related franchise documentation.Advise on franchisee and franchisor relationships, contractual obligations and brand compliance.Provide guidance on state franchise relationship, registration and disclosure laws.Advise on requirements under the FTC Franchise Rule and applicable franchise regulations.Support M&A transactions, particularly acquisitions involving franchise units, businesses and new brands.Conduct and support legal due diligence relating to franchise acquisitions and expansion opportunities.Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements related to franchise operations and development.Partner with real estate, development, finance and operations teams on expansion and site-development matters.Identify and manage legal risks associated with franchise development and multi-unit operations.Work with outside counsel where appropriate and manage legal matters efficiently.Monitor developments in franchise legislation and regulatory requirements across applicable states.Assist with franchise-related disputes, compliance matters and other commercial legal issues.Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to senior leadership and non-legal stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
Active Texas Bar membership is required.J.D. from an accredited law school.5+ years of legal experience, with significant experience focused on franchise law.Strong knowledge of franchisee/franchisor relationships and franchise contracting.Experience with state franchise relationship, registration and disclosure laws.Experience with M&A transactions, particularly acquisitions involving franchise units or franchise organizations.Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities within a high-volume, fast-moving environment.Strong commercial judgment and ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly to business stakeholders.Ability to work independently while partnering closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Experience
Hospitality, restaurant or retail industry experience.Previous in-house legal experience with a franchise operator, franchisor, restaurant group or multi-unit organization.Experience working across multiple brands or concepts.Bilingual skills are a plus.
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Job Description:
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a growing financial services business on a minimum 4-month day-rate contract basis.
The role involves providing commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of matters, work closely with senior stakeholders and take ownership of key strategic and commercial projects.
The role offers remote working within the UK, and full-time or part-time hours can be considered.
Skills/Experience:
Qualified solicitor with strong experience in commercial legal matters.
Strong understanding of general commercial legal principles.
Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
Ability to manage a varied workload independently and prioritise competing demands.
Knowledge of FCA requirements, particularly in relation to outsourcing and operational resilience.
Experience across corporate law, disputes/litigation or data protection.
Experience working closely with Procurement teams.
Core Responsibilities:
Provide strategic and commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of matters, including complex or specialist areas.
Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and high-value agreements.
Work closely with Procurement and other key stakeholders to develop and embed effective contracting processes and internal precedents.
Identify, assess and manage legal and commercial risks, recommending appropriate mitigation where required.
Support corporate governance matters and, where appropriate, corporate transactions.
Manage contractual disputes and contentious matters, depending on experience.
Develop strong relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a trusted legal adviser to the wider business.
Work with external counsel on key projects where required.
Provide guidance and support to junior members of the legal team where appropriate.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
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Duties will include:
• Handling incoming telephone calls and client enquiries
• Greeting clients and visitors with a warm and professional demeanour
• Preparing legal documents and court bundles
• Audio typing and document production
• Managing diaries, appointments and correspondence
• Liaising with courts, clients, counsel, and external organisations
• General administrative duties including scanning, filing, and post handlingTraining Outcome:
An opportunity to progress on the completion of the Apprenticeship
Employer Description:Sinclair Law is a highly regarded family law firm, recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Based in Wilmslow and Bramhall, we provide expert legal advice and representation for family law and divorce matters across Cheshire and South Manchester.
We focus exclusively on family law, providing the best possible support to help you navigate difficult times with understanding and confidence.Working Hours :This role is 5 days a week, 9am-5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Are you ready to take your PR skills to the next level? We're working with a respected boutique agency dedicated to strategic communications for the legal sector.For over 20 years, this tight-knit team has provided litigation PR, crisis management and day-to-day counsel to high-profile clients. Now, they need someone to manage campaigns end-to-end for their roster of leading law firms and legal professionals.In this role, you'll hit the ground running developing and executing PR programs to elevate client profiles across media platforms. With excellent written and verbal skills, you'll secure commentary in target outlets, build relationships with journalists and support new biz efforts.Here's what you'll be doing:Create and implement PR strategies to boost client visibility in print, broadcast and onlineFoster strong connections with clients and media through regular communicationTrack coverage and report campaign ROI to clientsIdentify creative content ideas for the website and use social media for engagementResearch prospects and assist with pitch preparations to win new accountsHere are the skills you'll need:3+ years experience in legal or professional services PRSuperb written and verbal communication abilitiesA strong news sense and drive to land coverageMultitasking and grace under pressureCollaborative team playerSolid IT and social media skillsHere are the benefits of this job:Competitive pay Flexible full-time hoursSupportive environment to develop your expertisePotential to work on exciting litigation PR and crisis projectsIf you're a driven PR pro looking for your next challenge, this legal agency role is for you. Apply today!Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.....Read more...
Responsibilities:
Advising on a broad range of commercial, regulatory and corporate legal issues.
Identifying, monitoring and escalating legal risks, including in relation to new regulatory developments.
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting the organisation’s commercial position.
Supporting corporate and governance matters alongside the Company Secretariat team.
Assisting with compliance
Supporting the management of contractual disputes.
Working with external counsel on key projects.
Skills and Expeirence:
Essential
Good understanding of general commercial legal principles and commercial contracts.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently, with support of senior lawyers in the team (depending on experience).
Strong communication skills and stakeholder management.
Beneficial
Experience of financial services sector or another regulated industry.
Experience in corporate law or litigation.
Experience in data protection law.
Private practice experience at a large commercial law firm.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
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Responsible to: Senior Billing Co-ordinator
Duties:
1. Legal Help and Help at Court Submissions:
Ensuring billing deadline dates are met
Entering correct details to the spreadsheet
Uploading claims
Allocating BACs payments from bulk payments to individual matters
Preparing and submitting (3x over) escape claims
Monitoring Caseworkers closed and open cases
2. Legal Aid Certificated Matters:
Reviewing Bills of Costs and Legal Aid Report Bills prepared by the costs draftsman to ensure accuracy
Uploading claims for costs to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) via CCMS
Liaising with the counsel to ensure that their claims are uploaded on the same day
Preparing and submitting appeals of LAA costs reductions
3. Inter Partes Matters:
Preparing invoices for opponent party(ies)
Paying all third parties correctly
Preparing profit costs bills
Uploading claims for costs to the LAA via CCMS (preparing Claim 2’s for payment of the LAA costs element)
4. Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme:
Diarising relevant dates
Submitting monthly HPCDS court duties for payment from the LAA in a timely manner
Reconciling payments from LAA for HPCDS
Preparing and submitting LAA Criminal Claims (CRM Claim 11)
Allocating BACs payments received from LAA to the correct client matter within case management system
Petty cash – monthly balance
Back up for payment of supplier invoices
9. Ensuring the ledgers are correctly allocated and cleared upon closure and storage of the files.
10. Answering incoming telephone calls and completing intake, which often involves managing difficult clients
11. Managing file storage:
Closing files and ensuring clear ledgers prior to recording file details on case management system (if applicable) ready for off-site storage
Managing and maintaining any relearnt hard copy files on site in office
Maintaining the record of archived files and initiating their destruction by the storage company upon the expiry of the relevant periods
12. To attend appropriate training courses in order to maintain and develop professional expertise and to satisfy regulatory requirements.
13. Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and to be self-servicing.
14. To keep updated with changes in the law within relevant legal areas, as necessary.
15. To undertake any other tasks as may be identified and which are generally compatible with the functions for the post and to support the efficient operation of the Law Centre.
16. To adhere to all Law Centre policies, including the Equality and Diversity policy.Training:BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.Training Outcome:Potential for a permanent role on completion.Employer Description:Southern England Law Centre has provided free and low-cost specialist legal services to alleviate poverty and disadvantage for over 40 years. We provide specialist Housing and Welfare Benefits legal advice and representation.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9 am-5 pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Excel,Word,Numeracy,Punctuality,Integrity....Read more...
