Senior Contract Administrator, Paralegal – Franchise

Engel & Völkers

Senior Contract Administrator/Paralegal managing franchise agreements at Engel & Völkers, focusing on contract lifecycle, compliance, and legal matters in a flexible remote environment.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, including the full lifecycle of franchise agreements and compliance with franchise law. Proficient in drafting legal documents and providing administrative support to legal teams while maintaining high organizational standards.

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Contract Lifecycle ManagementFranchise Law ExpertiseExceptional Written CommunicationProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteParalegal Certification

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementFranchise Agreement PreparationFranchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)Compliance MonitoringLegal Document DraftingCorporate FilingsAnalytical SkillsDeadline TrackingOrganizational SkillsMulti-tasking

Soft Skills

Detail-orientedProactiveSolution-orientedBusiness SavvyConfident Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

DocuSignHubSpotLinkSquares CLMGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certification

Industry Keywords

Franchise AgreementsFranchise RegistrationsCompliance CommunicationsFranchise DisputesMediationLitigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with preparing, reviewing, and management of franchise agreements, renewals, and amendments.
Manage the full contract lifecycle, including organization, tracking, and timely execution of franchise and business contracts.
Assist with state and federal franchise registrations and renewals, including Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs).
Support monitoring franchisee compliance matters and draft related notices (default, termination, and other compliance communications).
Partner cross-functionally to address contract-related questions and resolve issues efficiently.
Track key deadlines and ensure proactive follow-up.
Help refine and strengthen contract management policies, procedures, and systems.
Organize and maintain a comprehensive contract management system.
Prepare summaries and internal memoranda as requested by the legal team.
Support franchise disputes, mediation, or litigation matters in collaboration with the legal team.
Assist with corporate filings, resolutions, and governance documentation.
Provide administrative and operational support to the legal team, including scheduling and coordination.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification preferred.
7+ years of relevant experience, ideally with exposure to franchise law.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytically strong.
Business savvy and confident under pressure.
Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, “make it happen” culture.
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands, proactively seek supervisory guidance when appropriate, and consistently maintain high quality standards without compromising attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
Experience with DocuSign, HubSpot, and LinkSquares CLM is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities