Experienced Franchise and Distribution Attorney Wanted for Contract Position

6 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced franchise and distribution attorney to join our team at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP as a contract attorney. This is a part-time, variable hour position that offers the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients in the business and tax practice group.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Business and Tax practice group in supporting clients with franchise law matters, focusing on transactional and regulatory issues.
  • Provide expertise on franchise disclosure documents, traditional and exemption-based franchise programs, franchise and distribution agreements, franchise administration and compliance, and registration filings.
  • Advise clients on franchise compliance matters, operating issues for franchise and non-franchise distribution systems, and developing and managing non-franchise programs.
  • Work closely with the Business and Tax practice group to deliver high-quality legal services to clients.
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in franchise and distribution transactional law, preferably in a mid-size or large law firm or in-house setting.
  • Residency and active bar admission in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WDC.
  • Strong experience and familiarity with franchising and distribution transactional and regulatory matters.
  • Demonstrated understanding of what constitutes a franchise and experience with franchise agreements.
  • Experience defending clients against claims of franchise status based on knowledge of franchise law.
  • Membership to the ABA Forum on Franchising and participation in prior Forum on Franchising meetings is preferred.
  • Availability to work a part-time and variable amount of hours a week, with flexibility to increase or decrease hours as needed.
  • Strong ability to support and stay connected with a remote, distributed team.
  • High-level of responsiveness and client service abilities.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to produce high-quality work product with minimal supervision and direction.
What We Offer
  • Hourly compensation range of $140 - $175 per hour, commensurate with experience and skill level.
  • First Stop Health Telemedicine: access to a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7.
  • TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance.
  • Milk Stork: virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping, and nutritional testing.
  • Peloton App.
  • Headspace App.
About Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are committed to client service and value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a culture where all talented individuals can have a path to success and embed DEI throughout our law firm with our four-pillar framework: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement.



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