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The Paralegal will be expected to support the legal function in its mission to provide advice and counsel for a broad range of legal matters primarily focused on the franchising effort of our rapidly growing global hospitality organization. The role involves collaboration with the full spectrum of the company’s internal and external stakeholders, including our legal, franchise operations, franchise development, finance, accounting, and risk management teams, in addition to franchise owners. The Paralegal must embrace Sonesta’s principle of providing “Service with Passion” in support of our owners, our guests, and our employees.Job Description
Monitoring, tracking, and assisting with all aspects of the franchise application, negotiation, and renewal processes.
- Under supervision of our in-house attorneys, preparing and revising franchise agreements, amendments, and related documents.
- Understanding and promoting compliance with Federal and State franchise laws and regulations, as part of the organization’s internal control process.
- Analyzing and summarizing key contract terms, and compiling pertinent information about franchise agreements to enable the appropriate teams to take proactive steps for timely renewals.
- Maintaining centralized records for franchise contract materials, to create an auditable trail for contract histories and proof of compliance.
- Preparing correspondence on behalf of the legal department to assist with franchise development, operations, or litigation matters.
- Facilitating the preparation of Franchise Disclosure Documents for all brands.
- Assisting with the management of trademark- or franchise-related litigation, including responding to discovery requests.
- Aiding in the development of, and participating in, training modules related to franchising.
- Such other activities that may arise and that may be necessary or helpful in managing the company’s legal and franchising matters.
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Pay Range
Pay Range: $35.00 to $42.00 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific/overall experience.
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account with Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Sonesta Hotel Discounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Various Employee Perks and Discounts
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
