GREASE MONKEY INTERNATIONAL
Franchise Paralegal
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Grease Monkey International LLC - Greenwood Village, CO 80111
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered.
- Experience: 5+ years of paralegal or legal support experience, including significant direct experience supporting a franchisor or franchise-focused legal practice, with experience supporting a multi-s
- Franchise Knowledge
- Strong hands-on experience with Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), franchise agreements, state franchise registrations and renewals, and franchise-related transactions.
- Working knowledge of federal and state franchise laws and regulatory requirements, including the FTC Franchise Rule and franchise registration states.
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong contract administration, document management, legal research, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage a high volume of agreements, filings, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with attorneys, business leaders, franchise partners, and outside counsel.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential, privileged, and sensitive information.
- Technology
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic signature platforms, contract/document management systems, and legal research tools.
- Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to remain stationary while working on a computer and communicating via phone, video conferencing, and email, as well as move throughout the wo
Full description
Position: Franchise ParalegalDepartment: LegalReports To: General CounselExempt/Full-timeBased in Denver, CO Hybrid in office Mon-Thurs in Denver Tech Center_______________________________________________________Position Summary:
FullSpeed Automotive is looking for a Paralegal with heavy franchise experience to provide legal and administrative support for our growing franchise operations. This role will focus heavily on franchise documentation, regulatory compliance, franchisee transactions, and the ongoing administration of our franchise system.
The Paralegal will partner closely with Legal, Franchise Operations, Development, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to support the full franchise lifecycle from disclosure and execution of franchise agreements through renewals, transfers, amendments, defaults, and terminations. The ideal candidate brings significant hands-on experience supporting a multi-state franchisor and is highly knowledgeable in franchise agreements, Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), state registration requirements, and franchise compliance.
Key Responsibilities:Franchise Agreements & Documentation
- Prepare, review, and coordinate franchise agreements, development agreements, amendments, renewals, and related legal documents.
- Draft and process transfers, assignments, addenda, consents, notices, and other franchise-related documentation.
- Coordinate agreement execution and ensure all required documents are complete and properly maintained.
- Review franchise documentation for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established legal requirements.
- Maintain current templates and standardized franchise legal documents.
FDD & Regulatory Compliance
- Support the preparation and annual updating of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs).
- Gather and coordinate information from internal stakeholders required for FDD updates and amendments.
- Manage state franchise registrations, renewals, exemptions, and required filings.
- Track regulatory deadlines and requirements across applicable franchise registration states.
- Partner with internal and outside counsel to support compliance with federal and state franchise requirements.
Franchise Lifecycle & Transaction Support
- Support legal documentation for new franchise development and franchisee onboarding.
- Coordinate franchise renewals, ownership changes, entity changes, transfers, and acquisitions.
- Assist with documentation related to franchisee defaults, cure periods, terminations, and other compliance matters.
- Track contractual obligations and ensure required notices and documentation are completed timely.