Franchise Paralegal (Remote)

Authority Brands Inc. headquartered in Columbia, MD is a leading provider of home services, building brands that support the success of our franchisees, as well as bettering the lives of the homeowners we serve and the people we employ.
The Paralegal is responsible for coordinating and preparing legal documents related to franchising, preparing and processing franchise agreements and related legal agreements, maintaining legal files and other activities. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Position responsibilities include the following:

• Reviews and drafts documentation and delivery of franchise agreements, renewals, resales, change of ownership and related franchise documents to franchisees to ensure compliance with applicable law. Provides delivery of these documents in electronic form
• Tracks documents, obtain signatures and collect payments.
• Communicates and provides other departments with information regarding policies and franchise agreement information.
• Serves as primary liaison for franchisee inquiries related to various franchise related transactions. Effectively and clearly communicates with franchisees regarding policy details.
• Assists in refining processes and documentation necessary to support consistent application of internal franchise documentation policies.
• Maintains all legal documentation, electronic files and databases, to ensure current and accurate information is available.
• Prepares reports; handles special projects and any other duties that may be assigned.

The successful candidate will have:

• Two to five years of legal experience (in-house preferred) with Franchising experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of contract drafting experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with little oversight.
• Knowledge of and skilled in using software including Microsoft Office suite and Adobe.
• Experience with electronic signatures (e.g., DocuSign) and ability to easily adopt to new technologies based on business needs.
• Attention to detail and ability to carefully proofread all work, with exceptional attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal communications.
• Organizational skills, such as the ability to categorize, sort and utilize information and/or materials in an efficient manner.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines through to timely completion.

We believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.
Authority Brands Inc. conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions however we do not sponsor Visa’s at this time.
Authority Brands Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer