Senior Development Paralegal

Wingstop•Dallas, TX

15h

About The Position

The Senior Development Paralegal supports Wingstop’s Legal and Development teams by helping ensure franchisees comply with development and franchise agreement requirements. The role handles documentation and transaction workflows for franchising and related legal and business matters, working with internal teams and Brand Partners. The position manages development and franchise documents from preparation through execution and filing, maintains accurate transaction and obligation records, and coordinates priorities with the Senior Director of Development. It also supports franchise disclosure and compliance activity, lender-related franchise documentation, reporting, status communications, document controls, and other Development and Legal projects as business needs evolve.

Requirements

At least five years of paralegal experience supporting franchise, corporate, commercial real estate, or multi-unit retail transactions.
Working knowledge of franchise agreements, development documentation, and transaction workflows.
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through while managing multiple matters and competing deadlines.
Ability to identify incomplete or inconsistent information, resolve routine issues, and appropriately escalate legal or business risks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional, service-minded approach to working with Brand Partners and cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document-management or contract-tracking systems.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Eight or more years of paralegal experience.
Familiarity with federal and state franchise disclosure requirements.
Advanced Excel skills.
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities

Prepare, route, coordinate execution of, and file development agreements, franchise agreements, amendments, addenda, assignments, transfers, renewals, terminations, cancellations, notices, and related correspondence.
Maintain development records, including executed agreements, territory and obligation schedules, transaction checklists, approval documentation, and follow-up in company systems and trackers.
Partner with the Senior Director of Development to prioritize transactional work involving new franchise sales, development agreement changes, acquisitions, transfers, and Brand Partner growth requests.
Coordinate with Legal to use approved forms, identify missing information, escalate non-standard issues, and ensure documents align with required approvals and process controls.
Support franchise disclosure document and compliance activity by coordinating business updates, maintaining supporting records, and assisting with annual or interim filings under Legal direction.
Prepare and coordinate lender-related franchise documentation, including SBA addenda, franchisor agreements, subordination documents, and related correspondence using approved processes.
Provide timely status updates to internal teams and Brand Partners, and identify upcoming milestones, aging items, and risks requiring attention.
Prepare transaction, execution, obligation, and pipeline summaries for Development leadership.
Maintain organized electronic files and document controls that support audit readiness, efficient retrieval, and cross-functional handoffs.
Support additional Development and Legal projects as business needs evolve.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees.
One paid volunteer day of the employee’s choice.
Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles.
Team member stock purchase plan.
Health savings or flexible spending account options.
401(k) contributions with company matching: dollar-for-dollar on the first 3% and 50 cents per dollar on the next 2%, for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Basic life and AD&D insurance provided.
Pet insurance.
Education assistance.
Wellness reimbursement program.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in the office.
Discount on Wingstop gift cards.
Onsite game room.