Franchise and Distribution Associate – Mid-Level

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Mid-Level Associate role at Greenberg Traurig advising on franchise and distribution matters. Involves transaction work and client interaction in a fast-paced legal environment.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeAspen • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $215,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise leading and emerging brands on the development, expansion, and operation of franchise, licensing, and distribution networks
Work on sophisticated transactional matters
Develop franchise programs
Ensure regulatory compliance
Negotiate and draft commercial agreements
Formulate international expansion strategies
Conduct franchise-related mergers and acquisitions
Serve clients across numerous industries and jurisdictions

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of experience with mergers and acquisitions
Experience with general corporate and/or licensing matters
Franchise experience preferred but not required
Strong interpersonal skills
High degree of maturity
Proven willingness to accept significant responsibility
Ability to manage a challenging workload in a fast-paced environment
Strong academic credentials
Detail oriented
Strong writing skills
Admitted to the Colorado Bar or eligible for admission

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus
Health insurance with optional HSA
Short term disability
Long term disability
Dental insurance
Vision care
Life insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401K
Vacation
Sick time
Employee assistance program
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter and Transit programs (in certain markets)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mergers And AcquisitionsFranchise Programs DevelopmentCommercial Agreements DraftingInternational Expansion StrategiesCorporate Licensing Matters

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsDetail OrientedHigh Degree Of MaturityAbility To Manage Workload

Certifications

Admitted To The Colorado BarEligible For Admission To The Colorado Bar