Senior Contract Administrator, Paralegal – Franchise

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Assist in the preparation, review, and management of franchise agreements, renewals, and amendments.

• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring organization, tracking, and timely execution of franchise and business contracts.

• Aid in state and federal franchise registrations and renewals, including Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs).

• Support the monitoring of franchisee compliance issues and draft related communications, including default, termination, and other compliance notices.

• Collaborate across functions to address contract-related inquiries and resolve issues efficiently.

• Track critical deadlines and ensure proactive follow-up.

• Assist in refining and enhancing contract management policies, procedures, and systems.

• Organize and maintain a comprehensive contract management system.

• Prepare summaries and internal memoranda as needed by the legal team.

• Support franchise disputes, mediation, or litigation matters in conjunction with the legal team.

• Assist with corporate filings, resolutions, and governance documentation.

• Provide administrative and operational support to the legal team, including scheduling and coordination.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required; paralegal certification is preferred.

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, ideally with exposure to franchise law.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytically adept.

• Business savvy and able to remain confident under pressure.

• Proactive, solution-focused, and comfortable in a dynamic, results-driven environment.

• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands, proactively seek supervisory guidance when necessary, and consistently uphold high standards of quality while maintaining attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.

• Experience with DocuSign, HubSpot, and LinkSquares CLM is preferred, but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities