Posted 05/22/2026
Job Number: 16731
Detroit – Franchise Associate Attorney
Royal Oak, Michigan • Hybrid
Industry: Legal Services
Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Direct Hire
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Job Description
Position Title: Franchise Associate Attorney
A leading national business law firm, is currently seeking a Franchise Associate Attorney to join its Royal Oak, MI office. This role is essential for a legal professional with a focus on franchise law and corporate transactions. The Franchise Associate Attorney will engage with clients and contribute to various legal processes, including drafting essential documents and ensuring compliance with franchise regulations. The position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, where attention to detail and proactive engagement are valued. The firm emphasizes a hybrid work style, promoting both flexibility and a strong team culture. Candidates who thrive in a close-knit atmosphere and are eager to grow in their legal careers will find this position particularly rewarding.
Salary Range: $150,000.00 – $170,000.00 / Year DOE
Franchise Associate Attorney Responsibilities:
- Work on corporate transactional and franchise law cases
- Draft and update Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)
- Prepare franchise agreements and related ancillary agreements
- Handle franchise registration, renewal filings, and respond to state comment letters
- Advise clients on franchise compliance
- Prepare documents and follow up with clients
- Conduct end-of-year reporting and filings
- Proofread documents
Franchise Associate Attorney Requirements:
- 2–5 years of experience in franchise law or corporate transactional practice, with knowledge of federal and state franchise regulations
- Experience with Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Word; basic Excel skills are acceptable
- Barred in Michigan
- Top 10% of their class at a national law school, OR Top 1%-5% of their class locally from Boyd Law School and/or recently completed a 2-year federal district court clerkship is preferred
Benefits:
- Medical + Dental and vision coverage
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Voluntary additional life insurance coverage
- Short-term disability and salary continuation benefits
- Profit sharing program, offering 4.3% of salary if the firm is profitable
- 401K savings program with a match up to $1,250 per year
- Long-term disability coverage available
- Unlimited PTO policy and standard paid federal holidays
If you are a Franchise Associate Attorney looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! #LI-AS1
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