Senior Development Paralegal

WHO WE ARE

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry. Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

WHAT WE’LL NEED

The Senior Development Paralegal is responsible for ensuring all franchisees are in legal compliance with Wingstop development and franchise agreement requirements. This person will be working with the Legal Team to in dealing with business issues surrounding franchising and legal matters for franchisor as well as related entities.

• Own the preparation, routing, execution, and filing of development agreements, franchise agreements, amendments, addenda, assignments, transfers, renewals, terminations, cancellations, notices, and related correspondence.
• Maintain accurate development records, including executed agreements, territory and obligation schedules, transaction checklists, approval documentation, and required follow-up in company systems and trackers.
• Partner with the Senior Director of Development to prioritize transactional work across new franchise sales, development agreement changes, acquisitions, transfers, and Brand Partner growth requests.
• Coordinate with Legal to use approved forms, identify missing information, escalate non-standard issues, and ensure documents align with required approvals and process controls.
• Support franchise disclosure document and compliance activity by coordinating business updates, maintaining supporting records, and assisting with annual or interim filings under Legal direction.
• Prepare and coordinate lender-related franchise documentation, including SBA addenda, franchisor agreements, subordination documents, and related correspondence using approved processes.
• Provide clear, timely status updates to internal teams and Brand Partners; proactively identify upcoming milestones, aging items, and risks requiring attention.
• Support Development reporting by preparing transaction, execution, obligation, and pipeline summaries for leadership.
• Maintain organized electronic files and document controls that support audit readiness, efficient retrieval, and clean cross-functional handoffs.
• Support additional Development and Legal projects as business needs evolve.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Five or more years of paralegal experience supporting franchise, corporate, commercial real estate, or multi-unit retail transactions; eight or more years is preferred.
• Working knowledge of franchise agreements, development documentation, and transaction workflows; familiarity with federal and state franchise disclosure requirements is preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through while managing multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Ability to identify incomplete or inconsistent information, resolve routine issues, and escalate legal or business risks appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional, service-minded approach to working with Brand Partners and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document-management or contract-tracking systems; advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred. High school diploma or GED required.

WHO YOU ARE

No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can. You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems - you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward. You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward. You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down. You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.

BENEFITS

FLAVOR PERKS:

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
• One paid volunteer day of your choice
• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
• Team member stock purchase plan
• Health savings or flexible spending account options
• 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
• Pet insurance
• Education Assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

FUN IS THE BEST FLAVOR:

• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
• Discount on Wingstop gift cards
• Onsite game room

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.