Part-Time Business/Franchise Attorney – Remote & Flexible
Do you have a passion for helping entrepreneurs achieve their dreams? Are you a US-licensed attorney interested in a part-time, fully remote role focused on franchise law? If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and enjoy the intricacies of contract law, we’d love for you to join our team at Reidel Law Firm.
About Us
At Reidel Law Firm, we’ve streamlined the practice of law through a decade of solo practice, zeroing in on franchise law to serve small and medium-sized businesses across the country and around the world. We pride ourselves on our high-trust, low-maintenance work environment. With a federal law-based practice and a clientele of sophisticated decision-makers, we operate with a flat-fee model, allowing us to focus solely on client needs, free from billable hour quotas.
Why Join Us?
– Fully Remote: Work from anywhere in the world as long as you hold an active US law license.
– Flexible Scheduling: Choose your hours and balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
– No Micromanagement: We trust our team to get the job done.
– Flat Fee Model: No time tracking or billable hour stress.
– Focus on Franchise Law: Utilize your skills for meaningful work, helping entrepreneurs make informed decisions.
– Learning and Growth: With well-developed systems and processes, we’ll get you up to speed quickly.
Job Overview
– Position Type: Part-time (1-15 hours per week)
– Location: Fully remote
– Salary: $40,000 per year
Responsibilities
– Review and explain franchise agreements to clients.
– Coach clients through contract negotiations and revisions.
– Participate in pre-scheduled client calls during weekdays (flexible time zones).
– Occasionally travel for trade shows and expos (not mandatory).
Requirements
– Licensed to practice law in the United States (any state).
– 1-3 years experience in transactions/business or franchise law preferred.
– Exceptional organizational and proofreading skills.
– Effective listener and communicator.
– Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.
– Willingness to learn and adapt to our processes.
Who Should Apply
– Stay-at-home parents looking for a flexible work schedule.
– Attorneys located outside the US (might be eligible for foreign income exemption).
– Professionals prioritizing lifestyle and work-life balance.
How to Apply
If this opportunity excites you, choose one of the cover letter alternatives below and submit it along with your resume.
Introduce yourself with a 1-3 minute video. Show us your passion for franchise law and your knack for taking care of clients!
Solve this mini case study related to franchise law and include it in your application: walk a franchisee client through some options to negotiate liquidated damages, personal guaranty, or mandatory minimum royalties.
Create a slideshow or infographic about an aspect of franchise law that franchisees should be aware of before they join a franchise system.