Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney – Franchise, Corporate & Commercial LitigationWe are a nationally recognized boutique law firm focused on franchise, business, and commercial matters. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join our practice. This role offers exposure to both sophisticated transactional work and commercial litigation for established brands, emerging companies, and multi-unit operators.ResponsibilitiesDraft and negotiate franchise agreements and related commercial agreementsPrepare, review, and update Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)Advise franchisors, franchisees, and multi-unit operators on franchise and business mattersAssist with corporate transactions, M&A matters, business structuring, and general corporate workHandle commercial litigation and arbitration mattersAssist clients with pre-litigation disputes, negotiations, and dispute resolutionDraft pleadings, motions, agreements, correspondence, and other substantive legal documentsWork directly with clients on both transactional and litigation mattersQualifications3–5 years of attorney experienceLitigation and/or transactional experience; a combination of both is strongly preferredStrong legal research, writing, and drafting skillsExperience with commercial litigation, corporate transactions, M&A, franchise law, or general business law is highly desirableAbility to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with other attorneysStrong interest in working with franchise systems, multi-unit operators, established brands, and growth-stage businessesActive and in-good-standing state bar admissionCompensation & Work EnvironmentBase Salary: $140,000–$170,000, depending on experience1,700 annual billable-hour requirementHybrid or fully remote work optionsOpportunity to develop experience across both the transactional and litigation sides of a sophisticated national franchise and business practiceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.