Corporate Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal

Location: Hybrid in Atlanta, GA (reporting to Marietta office 2-3 times per week)

Reports to: Chief Growth Officer/General Counsel

Role type: Exempt, Full-Time

Travel: Up to 10%

* Experience supporting a franchisor or franchise-focused legal team required*

Pop Up Bagels is not just a bagel company—we’re a cultural movement. Our stores are small, our vibes are loud, and our energy is contagious. From signature neon and iconic bullhorns to our “Not Famous but Known” mirror, we’ve reimagined not just how a bagel is created, but how it’s enjoyed:
Grip, Rip and Dip! With a cult‑like following, massive social presence, and unparalleled collaborations with top companies, partners and Brand Ambassadors Pop Up Bagels is defining a new food lifestyle brand. We keep things simple, but we do them really, really well. And our customers agree.

The Corporate Paralegal plays a critical support role within the legal function, assisting with the administration, coordination, and maintenance of company vendor agreements and franchise‑related legal documents and compliance processes. This position supports the franchising life cycle by managing documentation, reviewing contracts, reviewing leases, maintaining Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), and coordinating filings and renewals under the direction of Corporate Counsel and/or outside legal counsel.

The ideal candidate has prior paralegal experience in a franchising environment, strong contract review skills, and a working knowledge of franchise regulations and documentation requirements. This role does not provide legal advice or perform attorney‑level duties.

• Assist with the preparation, organization, and maintenance of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), including exhibits, state‑specific addenda, and annual updates, under attorney supervision.
• Lease review and analysis; lease abstraction.
• Support franchise registration, renewal, and notice filings across applicable states by gathering required information and coordinating submissions with outside counsel.
• Review, track, and manage franchise agreements, amendments, renewals, transfers, and terminations for accuracy, completeness, and proper execution.
• Assist with the review and administration of vendor agreements, supplier contracts, NDAs, employee agreements, and other commercial contracts, flagging key terms, deadlines, and risks for attorney review.
• Maintain contract databases, franchisee records, compliance calendars, and document management systems.
• Coordinate signature processes, contract execution, and document retention.
• Support franchise sales and operations teams by providing approved legal documents and ensuring proper version control.
• Assist with responses to franchisee requests for documents, disclosures, or compliance‑related information.
• Liaise with outside counsel, state agencies, and internal stakeholders to support legal workflows and compliance timelines.
• Track regulatory deadlines and assist with audits, internal reviews, and due diligence requests.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required.
• Paralegal Certificate required.
• Minimum 5+ years of paralegal experience, with direct experience supporting a franchisor or franchise‑focused legal team required.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and managing contracts, including franchise agreements, vendor agreements, leases, and employment‑related documents.
• Hands‑on experience working with FDDs and franchise compliance processes.
• Hands‑on experience with lease review and abstraction.
• Experience coordinating with outside counsel and regulatory bodies preferred.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity or high‑growth organization preferred.
• Working knowledge of franchise documentation, terminology, and compliance requirements (FTC Franchise Rule familiarity strongly preferred).
• Strong contract review and document analysis skills, with attention to detail and consistency.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage…