Franchise Contracts Specialist - Madison, NJ

Anywhere•Madison, NJ

1d•$36 - $41

About The Position

The Franchise Contracts Specialist drafts, prepares, and administers franchise agreements and related documents for domestic and international transactions. The role manages agreements through an electronic contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, from drafting through execution and ongoing maintenance, and ensures executed documents are finalized, stored, and retrievable for audit and business needs. The specialist works with Legal, Franchise Sales, Finance, Brand Representatives, and Enablement teams to ensure contract documents accurately reflect approved deal structures. The role also serves as a subject matter resource on franchise agreement structures, standard provisions, and drafting requirements, and explains contractual language and requirements to internal stakeholders. The position requires careful adherence to policies, procedures, and approval workflows; detailed review of contract data and documents; and appropriate escalation of drafting issues, inconsistencies, or risks. The specialist manages multiple contracts and deadlines across brands while contributing to improved drafting standards, templates, processes, and shared best practices.

Requirements

Experience drafting, preparing, or administering contracts.
Exposure to or experience supporting international contracts.
Strong written communication and contract drafting skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines with precision and organization.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and electronic contract lifecycle management systems.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with franchise agreements is strongly preferred.
Paralegal Certificate or equivalent legal training.
Franchise industry experience.
Experience with global franchise models, such as master franchising or area development.
Familiarity with standardized contract playbooks and template governance.
Demonstrated familiarity with international franchising concepts, including master franchise structures, area development agreements, and country-specific regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

Draft franchise agreements, addenda, amendments, consolidations, and renewal documents using approved templates and playbooks.
Support domestic and international franchise transactions, including preparation of country-specific addenda and jurisdictional modifications.
Ensure consistency and accuracy across multi-brand and multi-entity franchise structures.
Manage contracts in an electronic contract lifecycle management (CLM) system from draft through execution and ongoing maintenance.
Implement post-execution requirements and ensure executed agreements are finalized, stored, and retrievable for audit and business needs.
Partner with Legal, Franchise Sales, Finance, Brand Representatives, and Enablement teams to ensure documents reflect approved deal structures.
Serve as a subject matter resource on franchise agreement structure, standard provisions, and drafting requirements.
Explain contractual language and requirements to internal stakeholders.
Follow established policies, procedures, and approval workflows.
Review contracts for data accuracy and document completeness before execution.
Identify drafting issues, inconsistencies, or risks and escalate appropriately.
Prioritize and manage multiple contracts concurrently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain attention to detail while managing high contract volume across multiple brands.
Contribute to improvements in drafting standards, templates, and contract processes, and share best practices with team members.