We are Propelled Brands. Propelled Brands is the new corporate umbrella for FASTSIGNS®, NerdsToGo®, My Salon Suites®, and Salon Plaza®, all of which have found tremendous success in their respective industries. FASTSIGNS is the leader in the $29 Billion sign industry, while NerdsToGo® is a growing franchise organization in the IT services business. Recently-acquired, MY SALON Suite®, is a principal leader in the rapidly-growing salons and beauty services sector-on their way to becoming one of the nation’s largest salon suite franchisors.

At Propelled Brands we help franchises chart their path based on their unique position, momentum and purpose. And while every path is strategically set, it’s the support, resources and guidance we offer each franchisee along the journey that ultimately arrives at success.

The Paralegal position is a shared services position that supports all Propelled Brand companies as needed in the following areas:

· Franchising/franchise compliance· Intellectual property· Preparation of franchise contracts· Legal Research

The ideal candidate will be skilled in: comprehension of State relationship and disclosure laws; Disclosure Documents and Franchise Agreements; possess a basic understanding of Contract Law, intellectual property and maintenance of franchisee data and must exhibit the ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality.

Essential Functions

· Manage, organize and maintain franchise documents and general contracts in a contract management system

· Extensive experience in reviewing general contracts and franchise documents

· Preparation and management of contracts

· Assists Sr. Director of Legal with the update and renewal of franchise disclosure documents

· Manages filing processes as needed

· Issues franchise and development agreements to franchise candidates

· Prepare amendments to franchise agreements as needed

· Legal Research

· Maintenance of monthly reporting

Key Competencies:

· Ability to meet established deadlines

· Top-notch organization skills

· Outstanding communication

· Self-motivated

· Ethical conduct

· Exceptional attention to detail

· Ability to make discretionary decisions on processes, franchise agreements and various other documents

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma required and 3-5 years of general, contract and franchise law experience. Ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years of experience in a corporate legal department. Paralegal certificate is desirable but not required with applicable experience.