Paralegal – Watford, UK

Position Summary:

The Paralegal supports the legal and operational aspects of franchise development, compliance, and lifecycle management. This mid-career role works closely with internal counsel, franchise development teams, and shared services to ensure timely and accurate execution of franchise agreements, disclosures, and regulatory filings. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in legal documentation and franchise systems, with the ability to manage priorities independently, contribute to process improvements, and support cross-functional collaboration.

Job Responsibilities:

Legal Documentation & Compliance

• Draft, review, andmaintainfranchise agreements, amendments, and related legal documents
• Draft annualFranchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) and managedisclosure requests
• Draft,reviewand help execute various legal documents, includingbut not limitedtoconsulting agreements, SaaS and vendor agreements, event-related agreements,cease and desist letters, and default notices
• Monitorfranchise and vendor agreementsrenewal deadlines andupdate internal management system
• Perform research and support internal counsel in responding to regulatory inquiries and audits

Franchise Development Support

• Collaborate with franchise sales and development teams tofacilitatedeal flow and documentation
• Prepare due diligence materials andassistin evaluating franchise applications
• Maintain organized records of franchise candidates, agreements, and correspondence
• Ensure legal documentation aligns with brand standards and operational protocols

Operational Coordination

• Liaise withoperations teams across countriesto support onboarding, territory setup, and compliance tracking
• Assistin resolving franchise-related issues and escalations under guidance from legal and operational leads
• Contribute to documentation and process improvements across the franchise lifecycle

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner withoperations,finance, marketing, and growth teams to support franchise operations
• Provide feedback on lead quality, market dynamics, and campaign effectiveness
• Participatein internal meetings andcontributeto cross-functional initiatives

Any additional duties needed to help demonstrate our core values, drive our vision, and fulfill our mission.

Competencies:

• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Risk Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Thinking

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certification or equivalent legal training
• 3–6 years of experience in a legal support rolepreferably in-house role, with franchise experience strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

This is a full-time position. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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An equal opportunity employer.

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