Franchise and Corporate Associate Attorney

Franchise and Corporate Associate Attorney

This role is well suited for an attorney looking to and build a long-term career in franchise and corporate law in a sophisticated, collaborative practice The position offers meaningful autonomy, including responsibility for an existing client base, while also providing the opportunity to work closely with experienced franchise and corporate teams. The position is strictly transactional and regulatory in nature.

Franchise law experience is a plus but not required as long as the candidate is open to participating in a structured franchise law training program and has a genuine interest in developing a franchise law practice. Our corporate practice covers a broad range of general business matters such as entity formation and structuring, business acquisitions and sales, corporate governance, and complex commercial agreements.

Our Franchise Law Practice Group represents franchisors nationwide and Illinois franchisees. Franchisor work includes drafting franchise disclosure documents, handling state franchise registrations, preparing franchise agreements and related documents, advising clients on compliance matters, and supporting franchise relationships through renewals, transfers, defaults, terminations, and regulatory inquiries. Franchisee representation involves reviewing and negotiating disclosure documents and franchise agreements for prospective franchisees, commercial lease review and negotiation, advising existing franchisees on franchise relationship matters, and representing franchisees in acquisitions and sales.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling client matters independently in collaboration with the team. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Illinois and have 2+ years prior experience in transactional business or corporate law with direct client interaction. Strong communication and drafting skills, excellent organization skills, and a consistent focus on quality and client service are essential.

This position offers a compelling opportunity to develop a specialized, in-demand skill set within a forward-thinking law firm, supported by a comprehensive benefits package and billable expectations designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status

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