Paralegal- Franchise Compliance

We have an exciting Paralegal opportunity available out of our corporate offices in Bloomington, MN.  The Franchise Compliance Paralegal provides support to the Legal Manager, Attorneys in the Legal Department, and other internal personnel in handling franchise operations and compliance matters. The job focuses on franchise legal matters in the United States and Canada, including franchise compliance process, franchise agreement termination, system-wide initiatives and programs, pre-litigation negotiations, and system standards and requirements.  The Franchise Compliance Paralegal develops and maintains franchise knowledge and expertise to ensure effective support.Key Accountabilities Include:Support franchisee compliance process, working with inside and outside counsel and corporate staff, including preparation of default and termination letters, mutual cancellation agreements, and related documents, following up on default and termination statuses.Analyze franchise and other agreements and applicable laws for compliance requirements, default opportunities, cure periods, and other franchise compliance issues.Communicate compliance status and strategies with counsel, corporate staff, franchisees, and other representatives.Input data, ensure accuracy of information, and maintain, develop, and improve various tracking and reporting mechanisms for franchise compliance process as necessary.Resource for Finance, Retail Technology, Operations, and other internal departments on franchise compliance issues.Draft legal documents including letter agreements, promissory notes, addenda to existing agreements, and correspondence.Participate in cross-functional teams to establish and enforce new franchise initiatives.Assist with annual review and revision of System Standards and Operations Manual.Support Fan Relations department regarding legal issues.Work with vendor to ensure compliance with franchise insurance requirements.Other duties as assigned.