At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond.
It starts with our people—which is why we are seeking a talented Franchise Paralegal to join our team. This role supports attorneys across the Corporate, Finance, and Transactions Groups, assisting with a wide range of franchise-related legal matters, including regulatory compliance, documentation, and client service delivery.
Position Overview
The Franchise Paralegal supports attorneys and business teams in all aspects of franchise law compliance, documentation, and operations. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining franchise disclosure documents (FDDs), managing state registrations and renewals, and assisting with franchise agreements and regulatory compliance. This role supports a high-volume team of attorneys and requires flexibility across all aspects of franchise law, including both transactional and regulatory matters.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, update, and coordinate annual Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) in compliance with FTC and state regulations
- Assist with state franchise registrations, renewals, and exemptions
- Track filing deadlines and ensure ongoing compliance with federal and state franchise laws
- Maintain compliance calendars and regulatory records
- Draft, review, and revise franchise agreements, amendments, renewals, and termination documentation
- Support negotiation and execution of franchise-related agreements
- Maintain executed contracts and document management systems
- Provide support for due diligence in franchise sales, transfers, and acquisitions
- Serve as a point of contact for franchisees regarding compliance documentation
- Enters time and descriptions into InTapp and release daily
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems
- Bachelor’s degree required; 3–7+ years of experience in franchise law, corporate law, or regulatory compliance
- Basic knowledge of corporate governance and entity formation processes and procedures required
- Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department supporting franchising
- Familiarity with multi-state regulatory filings
- Corporate Governance and/or M&A experience would be a plus
- Experience working with external counsel and regulatory agencies
- Detail-oriented and highly organized; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Requires the ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled and overtime as needed.
Travel
Ability to travel to domestic client location(s).
Pursuant to the pay transparency laws, BCLP is posting a reasonable estimate of a compensation range for this position. At the time of posting, the estimated ranges by location are as follows: Chicago: ($100,000 - $118,000); Denver ($90,000 - $115,000); Irvine/Santa Monica/Los Angeles ($110,000 - $140,000); New York ($110,000 - $140,000); and Seattle ($105,000 - $130,000). Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the level of relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The range is based on a full-time work schedule. Additional compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus.
At BCLP we understand the value of a workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our robust client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other applicable protected characteristic.
- Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business
- Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer 2025”
- BCLP has received a top score in the HRCF’s Corporate Equality Index for 19 years. On the 2023-2024 index we scored 95%.
BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions related thereto), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Firm also strictly prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected class or status. The Firm complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting applications for employment, including consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on BCLP. Please inform the Firm's personnel representative if you need accommodation to assist in completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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