Senior Contract Administrator/Paralegal(Franchise)

Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc. • New York, NY

2d • $100,000 - $135,000 • Remote

About The Position

Engel & Völkers Americas, Inc. is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Contract Administrator/Paralegal 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 remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• paralegal certification preferred
• Experience with DocuSign, HubSpot, and 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.

Benefits

• Compensation Range:$100,000 - $135,000
• Offers will be determined on a fair and equitable basis, considering each candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior