Manager, Legal Franchise Transactions

WellBiz Brands•Denver, CO

6d•$80,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Join a multi-brand organization where your legal expertise drives real business impact. In this role, you’ll own the contract and transaction work that powers our franchise growth; drafting, reviewing, and coordinating deals while partnering closely with sales, development, and operations. You’ll streamline processes, manage key legal tech systems, and serve as a trusted resource across the business. If you’re detail-driven, confident working independently, and energized by a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is an opportunity to shape the legal foundation of a national franchise network.

Requirements

5 to 7 years of relevant experience
Experience drafting and negotiating contracts required
Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience required
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
High level attention to detail in composing, preparing and proofing documents, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands (and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate), while at the same time maintaining high quality standards
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as accept direction on given assignments
Ability to work collectively with various teams to complete tasks and projects
Ability to gather, summarize, and analyze data
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Microsoft CRM

Nice To Haves

Experience in a franchise or other regulatory environment preferred
Experience in a multi-concept environment a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the legal side of our franchise sales pipeline; reviewing, drafting, and coordinating contracts for new development, renewals, and ownership transfers.
Partner closely with franchise sales, operations, and franchisees to vet deal structures, resolve issues, and ensure all transfers meet legal and brand standards.
Independently analyze key transactional documents (Purchase Agreements, ownership records, entity documents) and draft routine revisions or modifications, escalating to attorneys when needed.
Collaborate with outside counsel on more complex matters and ensure all agreements are accurate, compliant, and properly documented.
Own contract accuracy and compliance by ensuring obligations are met, fees are correctly calculated, and electronic records are maintained with precision.
Conduct legal research to answer questions, resolve discrepancies, and support ongoing projects.
Streamline and improve contract processes by refining templates, workflows, and best practices.
Provide updates to leadership and cross-functional teams on sales, transfers, and renewals.
Manage legal technology tools (Asana, FranConnect, DocuSign, etc.) and identify opportunities to improve workflows.
Train the legal team on systems and act as liaison with internal partners and external tech vendors.
Serve as a key connector between legal and business teams, participating in meetings and responding to inquiries.
Support additional legal or business needs as they arise.