Franchise and Distribution Attorney

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Full time
Job Title: Franchise and Distribution Attorney

We are seeking an experienced Franchise and Distribution Attorney to join our team at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. As a key member of our Business and Tax practice group, you will work closely with clients to handle a wide range of franchise law matters, with a focus on transactional and regulatory issues.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist clients in navigating franchise disclosure documents, traditional and exemption-based franchise programs, franchise and distribution agreements, franchise administration and compliance, and registration filings.
  • Provide expert advice on franchise compliance matters, operating issues for franchise and non-franchise distribution systems, and developing and managing non-franchise programs.
  • Work closely with our Business and Tax practice group to support clients in various industries with franchise law matters.
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, TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Pet Insurance, Milk Stork, Peloton App, and Headspace App.
  • Paid sick leave accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite you to learn more about our commitment to DEI at https://www.dwt.com/diversity-equity-inclusion.

Please note that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT's flexible contract attorney program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level. This role is unbenefited. We are interested in candidates who are electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral opportunities.



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