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We are looking for an International Franchise Paralegal to join a global hospitality brand’s legal team in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract position supports international franchise operations through agreement preparation, contract administration, and legal process coordination across multiple markets. The role is well suited for a self-motivated individual who can manage a high volume of work, collaborate across departments, and maintain accuracy in a fast-moving environment.
Job Responsibility
Prepare, revise, and organize franchise-related legal documents such as franchise agreements, development agreements, incentive correspondence, and disclosure materials
Coordinate the execution of contracts by managing signature workflows, monitoring status, and ensuring documents are completed on schedule
Track key milestones for restaurant openings, renewals, and other franchise events to help keep transactions moving forward without delay
Maintain accurate records in legal repositories and shared document platforms, ensuring files, templates, and matter information remain current and accessible
Perform compliance-related reviews, including background screenings and anti-corruption checks for franchise partners and vendors
Support the rollout and documentation of franchise policies by assisting with approvals, updates, and implementation steps
Create, refine, and manage standard forms and templates to improve consistency and efficiency across legal documents
Process legal invoices by reviewing billing submissions, coordinating with outside counsel and internal teams, and monitoring spend against matter records
Handle multiple assignments simultaneously while independently prioritizing deadlines and responding to shifting business needs
Requirements
At least 2 years of paralegal experience in franchise, corporate, transactional, or related legal environments
Practical experience preparing, reviewing, or finalizing franchise agreements, commercial contracts, or similar legal documentation
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous deadlines and projects in a high-volume setting
Familiarity with document management and collaboration tools, including platforms such as SharePoint
Experience supporting contract workflows and maintaining legal records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Working knowledge of e-billing systems such as Legal Tracker or comparable platforms is preferred
Paralegal certification, a bachelor’s degree, or a combination of relevant legal training and experience is preferred
Nice to have
Working knowledge of e-billing systems such as Legal Tracker or comparable platforms
Paralegal certification, a bachelor’s degree, or a combination of relevant legal training and experience