Help Build the Next Generation of Franchise Brands
The Internicola Law Firm is one of the nation's leading boutique franchise law firms. We partner with entrepreneurs, emerging franchisors, and established franchise systems across the country, helping clients build the legal and strategic infrastructure necessary to grow successful franchise organizations.
Unlike traditional law firms, our attorneys work directly with founders and executive leadership teams to solve practical business challenges, not just legal ones. Our clients are actively building brands, opening locations, expanding nationally, and preparing for long-term growth.
As our firm continues to grow, we are seeking one or two experienced franchise attorneys who want to build a long-term career in one of the country's premier franchise practices.
We are seeking exceptional franchise attorneys nationwide. Attorneys who live in New Jersey will work from our New Jersey office, while attorneys living outside New Jersey may work remotely.
What You'll Do
You'll serve as trusted counsel to franchisor clients throughout every stage of franchise development and growth, including:
- Drafting and updating Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)
- Preparing franchise agreements and related franchise documentation
- Advising clients regarding franchise registration and state compliance
- Counseling franchisors on franchise operations, system expansion, and regulatory matters
- Assisting clients with franchise sales compliance and disclosure obligations
- Supporting mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and strategic transactions involving franchise systems
- Working directly with founders, executive teams, and sophisticated business owners
- Collaborating with our attorneys, consultants, and client success team on complex franchise matters
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum five (5) years of concentrated franchise law experience
- Significant experience representing franchisors
- Experience independently drafting Franchise Disclosure Documents
- Experience preparing franchise agreements and related legal documentation
- Experience with state franchise registration and renewal filings
- Strong legal drafting and analytical skills
- Excellent client communication skills
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Preferred:
- Five or more years of franchise law experience
- Experience managing client relationships independently
- Corporate or transactional law background
- Experience with franchise mergers and acquisitions
- Interest in mentoring junior attorneys
Who Thrives Here
We're looking for attorneys who enjoy working directly with entrepreneurs and growth-oriented businesses.
The ideal candidate is:
- Business-minded
- Collaborative
- Practical
- Entrepreneurial
- Detail-oriented
- Comfortable taking ownership of client relationships
- Interested in helping build a growing national practice
Why Join Us?
- Work with franchise brands across a wide variety of industries
- Nationally recognized franchise law practice
- Remote flexibility
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture
- Sophisticated and growing client base
- Opportunity for long-term leadership and career growth
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Performance bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
Work Location:
We welcome candidates from across the United States. Members of our New Jersey team work together from our office, while attorneys located outside New Jersey work remotely and remain fully integrated into our national practice.
If you're looking for an opportunity to work with some of the country's fastest-growing franchise brands while helping shape the future of a growing national franchise law firm, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary:
Competitive and commensurate with the level of experience.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit the following:
- Your updated resume.
- A cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
- Two professional references.
We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated Franchise Associate Attorney to our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years have you practiced franchise law?
- Have you independently drafted Franchise Disclosure Documents?
- Have you independently prepared franchise agreements?
- Have you handled franchise registrations?
- Do you currently represent franchisors?
- Are you comfortable working remotely while collaborating daily with a national team?
Education:
Work Location: Remote
