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BNI Global · 1 month ago

Franchise Paralegal

BNI Global is seeking a Franchise Paralegal to support corporate counsel in various legal and operational matters. The role emphasizes business law, compliance, and documentation management, requiring a detail-oriented professional to manage legal documents and collaborate across functions.

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Responsibilities

Draft, review, and maintain legal agreements, amendments, correspondence, and supporting documentation
Assist with regulatory filings, contract reviews, and compliance tracking across multiple business functions
Monitor deadlines and coordinate updates to ensure timely execution and legal accuracy
Support counsel in responding to audits, inquiries, and operational escalations
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic files, databases, and tracking systems
Implement and manage paperless workflows, including scanning and uploading large volumes of documents
Ensure organized recordkeeping for legal documentation, correspondence, and business transactions
Liaise with internal departments and external contacts to collect and organize information relevant to legal matters
Assist with onboarding, territory setup, and documentation of workflows across business units
Contribute to documentation standards and process improvements that enhance legal operations
Partner with finance, marketing, compliance, and operations teams to support legal and business initiatives
Participate in internal meetings and contribute to cross-functional projects and process alignment
Provide feedback on documentation quality, operational dynamics, and system effectiveness
Manage daily administrative functions required to support corporate counsel
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and act as a trusted resource across the organization
Perform filings for business transactions (e.g., UCC-1) and support general legal operations as needed

Qualification

Paralegal certificationFranchise law knowledgeLegal document managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsRisk managementAnalytical thinkingCritical thinkingCommunicationDecision makingNegotiationInterpersonal skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Paralegal certification or equivalent legal training
3–6 years of experience in a franchise legal support role
Working knowledge of franchise law, FDDs, and multi-unit business models
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams

Company

BNI Global

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Established by Dr. Ivan Misner in 1985, BNI is the world’s largest business referral network.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Pamlico Capital
2019-05-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Mary Thompson
Chief Executive Officer
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Stephen Schwartz
Chief Technology Officer
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