Legal Manager

The Joint Chiropractic•Scottsdale, AZ

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

A better way to deliver care starts here! Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, The Joint Chiropractic is revolutionizing access to care by delivering high-quality, affordable chiropractic services in a convenient retail setting. As the largest operator, manager, and franchisor of chiropractic clinics in the U.S., The Joint delivers more than 12 million patient visits annually across nearly 1,000 locations. Recognized by Forbes, Fortune, and Franchise Times, we are leading a movement to make wellness care more accessible to all. Position Summary At The Joint, our legal team plays a critical role in helping the business grow responsibly, protect the brand, and support our franchise partners with clarity and confidence. This role is about making the complex feel manageable - providing legal guidance that is practical, accessible, and aligned with how the business actually operates. We’re looking for a Legal Manager to partner closely with the SVP, Legal and cross-functional teams to support franchising, contracts, compliance, and risk management across a growing national organization. This role sits at the intersection of legal rigor and business execution, helping translate legal requirements into solutions that enable scale, consistency, and strong franchise relationships.

Requirements

Experience supporting legal functions within a franchised, multi-unit, and highly regulated environment
Strong foundation in contracts, compliance, and franchise-related matters
Ability to translate legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal partners
Sound judgment with a practical, business-minded approach to risk
Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong collaboration skills and a reputation for responsiveness and follow-through
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism

Responsibilities

Support franchise transactions, refranchising activity, buybacks, and new business initiatives in a growing franchise system
Draft, review, and manage franchise agreements, low-risk vendor contracts, amendments, renewals, and related legal documents
Help build and maintain clear, scalable contract administration processes that support efficiency, visibility, and consistency
Assist with compliance across franchise, corporate, healthcare, and data privacy regulations
Monitor regulatory developments and communicate implications clearly to internal partners
Support litigation and dispute matters involving franchisees, including discovery coordination and internal information gathering
Assist with maintaining and protecting the company’s trademark portfolio, including filings and renewals
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Marketing, Risk, and Franchise Operations to provide timely, practical legal guidance
Serve as a trusted advisor who balances legal risk with business needs and helps teams move forward with confidence