Associate Counsel

Partner with a leading global company applying franchise and transactional expertise to support a high-performing legal team.

Job Type : Associate Counsel - Franchising

Job Location : Chicago, IL - Hybrid with 3 days in the office

Job Type : Contract (3-month duration) 40 hours per week

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. No Corp to Corp or 3rd party agencies.

Responsibilities :

• Draft, review, and process franchise agreements, leases, and new terms for existing franchisees.
• Work closely with a coordinator who prepares franchise documents; review, provide feedback, and coordinate sign-off with the contract attorney.
• Manage a high volume of documentation and ensure processing is completed timely and accurately.
• Follow up with business teams to clarify items such as rent and franchise fees.
• Support and maintain relationships with existing franchisees.
• Work within internal franchise management systems and MS Office Suite, including Access.
• Consistently complete tasks on schedule in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Skills and Experience :