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Job Description: Job Description Corporate Paralegal Position Summary The Corporate Paralegal reports to the Sr. Director, Finance and Administration and serves as a key partner in supporting the Company's legal, franchise administration, compliance, and corporate governance activities. This role leads the Franchise Administration team and helps ensure franchise, corporate, and contractual matters are managed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with Company objectives. Working closely with executive leadership, Franchise Partners, outside counsel, and internal departments, the Corporate Paralegal provides guidance on a variety of legal and business matters, including franchise administration, contract management, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, risk management, and corporate recordkeeping. This position also contributes to departmental planning, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives that support the Company's continued growth and success. This position is based at the A&W Restaurant Support Center, corporate headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. Key Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Franchise Administration & Compliance Lead and support franchise transactions, including new franchise agreements, renewals, transfers, ownership changes, collections matters, defaults, and terminations. Draft, organize, and maintain franchise-related documents, notices, correspondence, and agreements. Oversee franchise record retention practices and help ensure documents are accurate, accessible, and properly maintained within Company systems. Supervise and support the Franchise Administrator, providing guidance and oversight on daily activities and reporting. Partner with internal teams to maintain positive, professional relationships with Franchise Partners and support the consistent administration of franchise agreements. Monitor federal and state franchise laws and regulations and communicate developments that may affect business operations. Provide practical recommendations and support the implementation of processes needed to maintain compliance with evolving legal and regulatory requirements. Review monthly franchise administration reports for accuracy and completeness. Contract Administration & Corporate Governance Review, draft, and coordinate a variety of contracts and agreements for the Company and affiliated entities. Maintain contract records within the Company's contract management system and monitor key renewal, expiration, and notice dates. Assist department leaders with contract-related questions and administrative matters. Prepare, file, and maintain business entity documents and corporate records for the Company and affiliated entities. Serve as the primary liaison with registered agents and assist with ongoing corporate filing requirements. Respond to inquiries and requests from local, state, and regulatory agencies as needed. Intellectual Property Management Coordinate the administration of the Company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and related filings. Partner with outside counsel to support timely registrations, renewals, maintenance filings, and protection of Company intellectual property assets. Maintain accurate records related to intellectual property matters and key filing deadlines. Risk Management & Insurance Support the Company's risk management efforts by assisting with insurance claims, policy administration, and related documentation. Work closely with insurance brokers and service providers during policy renewals and coverage reviews. Help identify and address legal and compliance considerations that could impact business operations. Legal Support & Strategic Partnership Assist with the preparation of the annual Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and related state and federal filings. Coordinate information and input from Franchise Partners, outside