Lateral Transactional Franchise Attorney

Manning Fulton has an exceptional opportunity for a transactional attorney with 5+ years of experience representing primarily franchisors in either in-house or private practice to work with our franchise transactional and regulatory team. We are seeking energetic and committed team players with relevant experience, strong oral and written communication skills, superior organizational and analytical skills, and a commitment to excellence. We are the ideal home for an attorney who wants the benefits from working in a sophisticated mid-size full service law firm while continuing to develop professionally as a transactional franchise attorney. We are based in the Raleigh Durham market routinely voted among the best places to live in America, but are open to candidates who might need to work remotely. Significant experience in franchise law on the state and federal level required including drafting franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, and area development agreements; demonstrated transactional skills, including structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiating sophisticated contracts; reviewing and understanding intricate regulations and statutes; and managing demanding complex multi-faceted transactions. The position will prepare franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, other related franchise documents, work with clients on franchise registration and disclosure matters, counsel clients on compliance and franchise relations matters, and advise clients on non-franchise related strategic business decisions and related commercial transactions. Location Raleigh, North Carolina offices Requirements 5+ years of experience working on Franchise matters and other corporate transactions. Strong client management and communication skills. Proven experience with document drafting and corporate transactions. Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. A self-starter with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. The firm provides reasonable billable hour requirements, an objective compensation system, a clear path to partnership, and supportive team values. Portable book of business is always welcome, but not required. If you are interested, please email Ritchie Taylor directly at taylor@manningfulton.com a copy of your resume and a cover letter to continue to conversation. All inquiries and discussion will be kept in the strictest of confidence.