Senior Contract Administrator/Paralegal(Franchise)
About The Position
Senior Contract Administrator/Paralegal (Franchise) Engel & Völkers is a global luxury brand specializing in residential and commercial real estate. Founded in Hamburg, Germany in 1977, Engel & Völkers draws on its rich European heritage to deliver a fresh approach to luxury real estate in the Americas. Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc. supports a franchise network of premium residential real estate brokerages throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America, operating approximately 300 shop locations with approximately 6,000 affiliated real estate professionals and is responsible for the brand’s ongoing expansion in additional markets in the Americas. Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc. is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Contract Administrator to join our growing legal team located in New York City. This position provides a great opportunity to support all relevant legal aspects needed for the franchise lifecycle contract management, compliance, and litigation. The ideal candidate has a “can do'' attitude and vivid interest in collaborating on a variety of legal matters in a service and growth focused company. We are a team of professionals passionate about our brand and are looking for a team player who shares the same values. This role offers flexibility to work onsite, in a hybrid arrangement, or fully remote.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification preferred.
- 7+ years of relevant experience, ideally with exposure to franchise law.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytically strong
- Business savvy and confident under pressure.
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, “make it happen” culture
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands, proactively seek supervisory guidance when appropriate, and consistently maintain high quality standards without compromising attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
- Experience with LinkSquares CLM is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing, reviewing, and management of franchise agreements, renewals, and amendments.
- Manage the full contract lifecycle, including organization, tracking, and timely execution of franchise and business contracts.
- Assist with state and federal franchise registrations and renewals, including Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs).
- Support monitoring franchisee compliance matters and draft related notices (default, termination, and other compliance communications).
- Partner cross-functionally to address contract-related questions and resolve issues efficiently.
- Track key deadlines and ensure proactive follow-up.
- Help refine and strengthen contract management policies, procedures, and systems.
- Organize and maintain a comprehensive contract management system.
- Prepare summaries and internal memoranda as requested by the legal team.
- Support franchise disputes, mediation, or litigation matters in collaboration with the legal team.
- Assist with corporate filings, resolutions, and governance documentation.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the legal team, including scheduling and coordination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
