Franchise Attorney (Principal/Partner)
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position : Franchise Law
Attorney (Principal) Location : Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Portland,
OR; Washington, D.C.; New York, NY Type : Full-Time Experience
Level : Partner (7 years) Direct Counsel is seeking a Franchise Law
Attorney with substantial experience to join a respected law firm’s
Business Practice. This partner-level role provides the opportunity
to work with top franchise clients across diverse industry sectors
and oversee complex franchise agreements, compliance, and disputes.
Key Responsibilities Represent franchisors, franchisees, and
manufacturers in licensing and franchise matters Prepare offering
documentation, including franchise disclosure documents and
registrations Draft franchise agreements and address franchise
relationship issues Advise on regulatory compliance and respond to
governmental inquiries Qualifications JD from an ABA-accredited law
school and license to practice law 7 years of experience in
franchise law, handling franchise agreements, offering
documentation, and compliance matters Established book of business
required (partial or full) Strong academic background with
excellent analytical and writing skills Client-centered approach
with exceptional communication skills Ability to manage
responsibilities independently and as part of a diverse team
Compensation & Benefits Salary Range : $200,000 - $325,000 annually
(based on experience and location) Comprehensive benefits package,
including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer
contributions, disability and life insurance, parental leave,
commuter allowance, billable credit hours for DEI and pro bono
work, annual bonus, and more.
Keywords: Direct Counsel, Cherry Hill , Franchise Attorney (Principal/Partner), Legal , New York City, New Jersey