Franchise Paralegal

Job Title: Franchise Paralegal

Location: Falls Church, VA (Hybrid after 90 day probational period)

The Opportunity: A highly respected law firm in Falls Church is seeking an experienced Corporate Transactional Paralegal to join their Franchise team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, financings, and corporate governance matters.
• Draft, review, and organize a wide range of legal documents, including but not limited to, corporate resolutions, consents, certificates, closing documents, and ancillary agreements.
• Conduct due diligence, including entity searches, lien searches, and litigation searches, and assist in the preparation of due diligence reports and summaries.
• Manage and maintain corporate minute books and other corporate records for various entities.
• Coordinate and manage closing logistics, including preparing closing checklists, signature packets, and post-closing binders.
• Prepare and file corporate formation documents, foreign qualifications, and other corporate filings with state and federal agencies.
• Assist with post-closing integration and compliance matters.
• Maintain organized and accessible electronic and physical files.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certificate is preferred but not required
• A minimum of 3+ years of dedicated experience as a Corporate Transactional Paralegal, preferably within a law firm or corporate legal department with a significant M&A focus OR 3+ years of franchise law
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex corporate transactions from inception to closing.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and entity maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with document management systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (based on experience) and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on challenging and high-impact corporate transactions.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The flexibility of a hybrid work model (up to 2 days from home) after successful onboarding.

If you are interested in this role apply here or reach out to me directly at Amber.Estey@gogpac.com