Franchise Law Partner Opportunity Are you an established Franchise Law Partner, solo practitioner, or boutique firm owner looking for a larger platform to grow your practice without giving up the independence you've built? A growing, entrepreneurial law firm is seeking established Franchise Law Partners and attorneys with portable books of business who are interested in joining forces with a firm that offers the infrastructure, resources, and business development support to take their practice to the next level. This opportunity is particularly attractive to solo practitioners, boutique firm owners, and partners who have built successful franchise law practices but want to spend less time managing the business of law and more time serving clients, developing relationships, and generating revenue. Whether you're considering a lateral move, transitioning your solo practice, or exploring a potential merger for your small firm, this platform offers the flexibility, autonomy, and financial upside to make your next chapter even more successful. Franchise Law Partner | Benefits & Compensation Highly competitive, revenue-driven partner compensation structure Opportunity to transition an existing practice or explore a potential small firm merger Retain significant autonomy over your clients, practice, and business development Established infrastructure, administrative support, and operational resources Dedicated marketing, branding, and business development support to help expand your book of business Access to a broader network of attorneys and complementary practice areas for cross-referrals Opportunity to grow your franchise practice without the overhead and administrative responsibilities of running your own firm Entrepreneurial, collaborative culture without unnecessary bureaucracy Long-term opportunity to build and lead an expanding franchise law practice Franchise Law Partner | Requirements & QualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction 10+ years of franchise law experience Established franchise law practice with a transferable book of business, ideally $350K+Current law firm partner, solo practitioner, boutique firm owner, or senior attorney with an established client base Significant experience representing franchisors, franchisees, multi-unit operators, or franchise investment groups Demonstrated ability to originate business and maintain long-standing client relationships Ability to independently manage sophisticated franchise transactions, regulatory matters, and client relationships Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in expanding an established practice Open to exploring a lateral partnership, practice integration, or potential small firm merger Franchise Law Partner | Preferred Background & Skills Established relationships with franchisors, franchisees, multi-unit operators, private equity groups, or franchise investors Experience advising emerging franchise brands, established franchise systems, and businesses pursuing regional or national expansion Strong background in franchise disclosure documents (FDDs), franchise agreements, regulatory compliance, licensing, and franchise transactions Experience with franchise acquisitions, multi-unit development agreements, area development arrangements, and franchise-related disputes Experience operating a solo practice, managing a boutique law firm, or leading a franchise law practice group Interest in leveraging a larger firm's resources to expand an existing client base Ability to identify cross-selling opportunities involving corporate, commercial litigation, employment, intellectual property, and real estate matters Experience mentoring or managing associates is a plus Franchise Law Partner | Day-to-Day Responsibilities Transition and continue managing your existing franchise law practice within a larger, supportive platform Maintain and expand relationships with your established clients while developing new business opportunities Advise franchisors, franchisees, and multi-unit operators on franchise development, regulatory compliance, expansion, and operational matters Draft, review, and negotiate franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, licensing agreements, and related commercial contracts Counsel clients on franchise acquisitions, sales, restructurings, multi-unit development, and strategic transactions Advise emerging franchise systems on structuring and expanding their franchise operations Oversee franchise-related disputes, risk management, and regulatory matters Collaborate with corporate, litigation, employment, intellectual property, and real estate attorneys to provide comprehensive legal services Leverage the firm's marketing, operational, and business development resources to grow your practice Help shape the continued expansion of the firm's Franchise Law practice Ready to grow your franchise practice without building everything yourself? You've spent years building your reputation, developing relationships with franchise brands and business owners, and establishing a successful practice. The next step shouldn't mean starting over. Whether you're a partner considering a lateral move, a solo practitioner looking to eliminate overhead, or a boutique firm owner exploring a merger, this could be an opportunity to grow your business while maintaining the independence and client relationships that made you successful. This is an opportunity to bring the practice you've built to a platform that can help you take it further. All inquiries and conversations will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.
