Industry: Foodservice/Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR)

Location: Fully Remote (Candidates must be based within the Greater Toronto Area)

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract

Reports To: Director, Legal Affairs

Compensation: $50,000 – $55,000 base salary, with the potential for a completion bonus

NOTE: no AI will be used in terms of qualifying candidates for this role. This is an existing role.

Overview

Our client, a leading multi-national quick-service restaurant chain, is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal to support its franchising operations during a 12-month contract assignment. This role plays an important part in ensuring the smooth administration of franchise-related legal processes, supporting business growth initiatives, and maintaining the integrity of legal documentation and compliance activities across the organization.

This is a fully remote opportunity, however, candidates must reside within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Documentation & Franchise Support

• Draft, review, edit, track, and maintain a variety of franchise-related legal documents, including:
• Franchise Agreements
• Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)
• Lease documentation
• Renewal documentation and notifications
• Compliance correspondence and related franchise materials
• Assist in preparing disclosure packages and supporting documentation related to franchise development and renewals.
• Monitor key dates and deadlines related to renewals, filings, and contractual obligations.

Database & Records Management

• Maintain both electronic and physical legal filing systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of information.
• Support ongoing improvements to legal administrative processes and documentation systems.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Review and analyze information associated with franchise renewals and related requests.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across legal, operations, development, and finance functions to support franchise initiatives and ensure timely execution of required activities.
• Coordinate administrative processes related to invoicing, approvals, and legal workflows.
• Provide general administrative support to the Legal Affairs function and assist with special projects as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma or post-secondary education in Paralegal Studies, Legal Administration, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience supporting legal, franchising, contracts administration, or corporate affairs functions is preferred.
• Experience within Real Estate Law or Corporate Law environments would be considered a strong asset.
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and document management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience using document management systems, e-signature platforms, workflow tools, and other business applications would be considered an asset.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

This opportunity offers an excellent chance for an organized and proactive legal professional to gain valuable exposure within a large, complex franchise organization while contributing to meaningful business initiatives in a collaborative, fully remote environment. Candidates with relevant backgrounds who thrive in fast-paced settings are encouraged to apply.

Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Lock Search Group is a National Executive Recruitment firm with 11 offices in Canada and one in the United States, a staff of more than 30 Consultants and Associates, and expertise in 11 major disciplines. Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on clients’ needs and candidates’ goals.

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