Paralegal - Franchising

Who we are:

Xponential Fitness is one of the largest global franchisors of health and wellness brands. The portfolio of brands includes Club Pilates, the nation's largest Pilates brand; CycleBar, the nation's largest indoor cycling brand; StretchLab, a concept offering one-on-one and group stretching services; YogaSix, the largest franchised yoga brand; Pure Barre, a total body workout that uses the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements; Rumble, a boxing-inspired full-body workout; BFT, a functional training and strength-based fitness program; and Lindora, a metabolic health brand. Through the Company’s eight brands and the On-Demand virtual platform, XPLUS, Xponential Fitness continues to push its mission forward to make health and wellness accessible to everyone.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Franchise Paralegal to support our legal team in franchise-related matters. This role involves assisting with the preparation, review, and management of franchise agreements and other ancillary documents, disclosure documents, regulatory compliance, and general corporate legal matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate transactional matters, franchise law, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD): Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating FDDs to ensure compliance with federal and state franchise laws.
• Franchise Agreements: Prepare and manage franchise agreements, amendments, renewals, and terminations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and manage franchise state registration filings, renewals, and related compliance requirements.
• Due Diligence: Conduct research on and prepare summary of franchise laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Legal Support: Assist attorneys in handling disputes, terminations, and other franchise-related legal matters.
• Document Management: Maintain and organize legal files, contracts, and franchise-related records within document management system.
• Correspondence: Communicate with franchisees, regulatory agencies, and internal teams regarding legal matters.

Pay Range: $35 - $50 Hourly

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits.
• This role is eligible for a monthly cell phone allowance.
• Empower is our 401k company. We offer Traditional and Roth 401k plans. Employer match is 4% and starts matching at the beginning of year 2. Your 401k would be fully vested at the start of year 3.
• Complimentary corporate memberships to XPLUS and XPASS.
• Discounts on retail brand merchandise.
• On-site gym.
• On Campus Amenities: Reborn Coffee Shop, Hangar 24, Mini Putting Green, Basketball Court, Bird Sanctuary, Car Washing Services (M/W), Dry Cleaning Services.

Xponential Fitness, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)
• Paralegal certification (preferred but not required).
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in corporate transactions, M&A, real estate, franchise law or a related legal field.
• Knowledge of franchise disclosure regulations, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Franchise Rule, and state franchise laws (preferred but not required)..
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management software.