Donahue Fitzgerald, LLP is seeking Mid-Level Attorney with franchise experience to join our IP Practice Group in our Oakland office. Our practice primarily represents franchisors from a wide-variety of industries. This position is well-suited for someone who is motivated by intellectual challenges, enjoys working with a talented team of legal professional and wants to work for a firm with an established path to partnership.

This position may work a hybrid schedule and will be resident in our Oakland office.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft and revise Franchise Disclosure Documents and related contractual agreements
• Respond to comment letters from state regulators
• Advise clients regarding franchise sales compliance, renewals, and terminations
• Analyze and implement exemption-based franchise sales strategies
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts including master service agreements, license agreements and customer contracts

Knowledge, Skills, and Educational Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• California Bar license in good standing
• Must have 5+ years of Franchise Law experience, some experience with Real Estate and Corporate transactional work; Litigation, Trademark and/or Data Privacy experience, not required but a significant plus
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills
• Excellent research skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a self-starter with outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments independently
• Ability to interface with clients on a regular basis and provide sound legal advice with practical business considerations
• Strong attention to detail is a must
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and a Document Management System, desired

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established firm that offers interesting work, a collaborative working environment, opportunities to support pro bono activities and competitive benefits.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary requirements to [redacted], and please reference Franchise Attorney in the subject line of your e-mail.

Salary range: $150,000 to $190,000. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant's salary in the event of hire. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's years of experience, qualifications and skill set.