International Franchise Paralegal

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.

Responsibilities:
• 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.

Qualifications:

Compensation

$35.63-$41.25 Hourly

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