Group Franchise Legal Manager

As a Group Franchise Legal Manager in the property sector, you’ll handle legal matters relating to franchise operations, ensuring compliance and providing expert guidance. Your role will be key in supporting the smooth running of franchise agreements and legal processes across the organisation.

Client Details

The company operates within the property industry, providing services related to franchise management.

Description

• Manage franchise agreements, renewals, licensing arrangements and contractual documentation.
• Ensure franchise legal compliance, governance standards and effective risk management.
• Coordinate franchise terminations, managed exits and associated contractual obligations.
• Support litigation, disputes and external legal counsel management.
• Oversee data protection matters, trademark renewals and regulatory compliance activities.
• Provide company secretarial support, including statutory filings and corporate record maintenance.
• Drive legal operations, reporting, process improvements and document management.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and team management, building effective internal and external relationships.

Profile

A successful Group Franchise Legal Manager should have:

• Minimum of four years’ relevant experience in contract management, legal administration, legal operations or a comparable role.

• Previous experience of managing or supervising employees, allocating workloads and overseeing operational delivery.
• Experience within a franchised business is highly desirable.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and administering contractual documentation, including managing deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of contractual processes, corporate governance and relevant legal compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and external advisers.
• A detailed and analytical approach, with excellent attention to accuracy and the ability to identify and escalate risks.
• A proactive approach to identifying issues, developing solutions and improving existing processes.
• A positive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach, demonstrating initiative, discretion and sound professional judgement.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and work effectively with document management and business systems

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 10% performance-based bonus.
• Life assurance benefits.
• Permanent position in the property industry.

If you’re interested in this role, apply now.