Associate Attorney- Franchise & Corporate Law

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY- FRANCHISE & CORPORATE LAW IN WEST CHICAGO

Date Posted:

Monday, April 6, 2026 ? Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Permanent

Location:

Illinois , West Chicago Job Description

Position:

Associate Attorney - Franchise & Corporate Law (Transactional) About the

Role:

Build a long-term career in franchise and corporate law within a sophisticated, collaborative practice Strictly transactional and regulatory (no litigation) Manage meaningful autonomy, including responsibility for an existing client base Work closely with experienced franchise and corporate teams Structured franchise law training program available (prior franchise experience a plus, not required)

Practice Areas:

Corporate Law:

Entity formation and structuring Business acquisitions and sales Corporate governance Complex commercial agreements Franchise Law (Franchisor Representation): Draft franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) State franchise registrations Franchise agreements and related documents Compliance counseling Renewals, transfers, defaults, terminations, and regulatory matters Franchise Law (Franchisee Representation): Review and negotiate FDDs and franchise agreements Commercial lease review and negotiation Franchise relationship counseling Franchise acquisitions and sales

Ideal Candidate:

Location:

Illinois (must be admitted and in good standing)

Experience:

2+ years in transactional business or corporate law Comfortable managing client matters independently while collaborating with a team Strong drafting, communication, and organizational skills All 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.