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Your new companyOur client is a forward-thinking organization in the food and hospitality industry, known for its innovative approach to brand and franchise management. With a growing footprint across North America, they are committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through a values-driven culture and operational excellence. This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate team that thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement.Your new roleAs a Franchise Law Clerk / Legal Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting legal and administrative processes related to leasing and franchising across North America. Your key responsibilities will include:Preparing and managing commercial lease documentationDrafting and maintaining franchise agreements, including disclosures, amendments, terminations, resales, and compliance across jurisdictionsOrganizing and updating legal databases and filing systems for leases and franchisesCoordinating corporate registrations, annual filings, and trademark documentationOverseeing insurance documentation and compliance for all locationsCommunicating with external legal counsel and internal stakeholders to support legal processesConducting legal research, due diligence, and preparing reports for internal useEnsuring all documentation complies with current legislation and is completed in a timely mannerSupporting cross-functional teams and contributing to special projects as neededWhat you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, youll bring:Minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal support role, with a focus on leasing and franchise documentationPost-secondary education in a legal or related fieldStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe ProExceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA proactive, organized, and customer-focused approachAbility to build collaborative relationships across departments and with external partnersWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive salary: $70,000$80,000, based on experiencePerformance-based bonusThree weeks vacation (negotiable)Comprehensive benefits packageRRSP matchingWeekly company lunchesFree on-site parkingOpportunity to work in a collaborative, values-driven environmentExposure to diverse legal and operational functions with room for growthWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.