Contract Paralegal (1099) – Part-Time / Primarily Remote

9Round•Simpsonville, SC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Striking Brands is seeking an experienced Contract Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to the CEOs of 9Round and iLoveKickboxing. This is a part-time, 1099 independent-contractor engagement requiring up to 10 hours per week. The contractor will assist with franchise administration and enforcement, Franchise Disclosure Document administration and state registrations, contracts, intellectual property matters, litigation support, legal research, and other corporate legal projects. These responsibilities are consistent with the primary duties outlined in the existing position description. The position will be performed primarily remotely. However, applicants must currently live within reasonable commuting distance of our Simpsonville, South Carolina corporate office and be available to attend occasional in-person meetings or complete onsite projects as needed. Relocation assistance is not available. The contractor will provide legal and administrative support to the CEO’s of 9Round and iLoveKickboxing and will coordinate with company leadership, outside legal counsel, franchisees, vendors, and other departments as necessary.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft professional legal and business correspondence.
Communicates clearly, professionally, and courteously with company leadership, employees, franchisees, vendors, and outside legal counsel.
Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
Effectively prioritizes multiple assignments and completes work within established deadlines.
Works independently while remaining responsive, collaborative, and accountable.
Adapts to changing priorities and manages competing demands in a fast-paced business environment.
Handles confidential, proprietary, and sensitive information with discretion.
Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and a strong commitment to providing responsive support.
Works effectively with others and treats all individuals with respect and professionalism.
Working knowledge of statutes, rules, regulations, and filing requirements applicable to businesses and franchising.
Experience reviewing, drafting, revising, and managing commercial or franchise-related contracts.
Strong legal research, proofreading, editing, and document-management skills.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to independently track deadlines, filings, renewals, contracts, and other time-sensitive legal matters.
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least two years of substantive paralegal or legal-support experience required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with franchise processes, Franchise Disclosure Documents, state registrations, intellectual property matters, and litigation support preferred.
Experience using contract-management systems, electronic-signature platforms such as DocuSign, and legal document-tracking tools.
Experience in franchise law, commercial law, corporate law, contract administration, or intellectual property strongly preferred.
Paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews, organizes, and maintains franchise documentation.
Assists with franchise compliance and enforcement matters.
Assists with annual Franchise Disclosure Document updates and applicable state registrations.
Maintains databases for contracts, vendors, health-club membership agreements, and other legal records.
Drafts, proofreads, edits, and distributes contracts, official communications, franchise documents, and other legal materials.
Conducts legal research and prepares drafts, summaries, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
Assists with litigation-support matters, including document organization, deadline tracking, and communication with outside legal counsel.
Assists with the administration and organization of the company’s intellectual property portfolio.
Supports the development and implementation of corporate policies, procedures, and legal-compliance initiatives.
Maintains accurate, organized, and confidential legal and business records.
Tracks legal deadlines, renewals, registrations, filings, and other time-sensitive matters.
Successfully completes special projects and other agreed-upon assignments.
Performs other mutually agreed-upon legal-support services that are consistent with the scope of the independent-contractor engagement.