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Senior Paralegal Role -Key Responsibilities
We are currently looking for a Senior Paralegal to work within the Anywhere Brands Legal Department. Anywhere Brands includes Anywhere Real Estate’s affiliated franchised brands (Better Homes and Garden Real Estate, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran, ERA and Sotheby’s International Real Estate). Anywhere Brands Legal Department interfaces with all disciplines and departments across Anywhere. The Department contributes to the company’s success by supporting the real estate franchise brands and other shared service departments, including Franchise Sales, Contract Administration, Finance, Human Resources, and Compliance in all aspects of operations. We are looking for an experienced and detailed senior paralegal in furtherance of Department’s goals and objectives. This position is based out of our Corporate Headquarters in Madison, NJ and is remote.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in legal review of marketing materials, campaigns, sweepstakes and related offerings.
Assist with legal review of vendor contract requests from clients for the procurement of goods and services for the brands.
Maintain and update international franchise agreement templates to comply with jurisdictional changes.
Manage the international franchise due diligence process, which includes working directly with a third-party vendor to request and review due diligence reports for international franchise candidates and managing the invoicing process.
Support the team in the FDD renewals and amendment applications, as needed.
Perform special assignments including researching applicable laws and regulations applicable to franchising, real estate business or other areas, as needed.
Assist with complex legal departmental projects.
Assist in the preparation of presentations and training materials for internal teams and participate in conducting training sessions.
Assist in maintaining corporate officer lists and keeping the department document management system organized.
Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field.
Paralegal certification preferred.
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a paralegal
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
Proficiency in operational and legal research tools and software.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Ability to adhere to strict timelines and prioritize various responsibilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
