Franchise Attorney - Income Principal

Foster Garvey PC is seeking to hire a partner-level attorney with at least seven years of experience in Franchise Law and a portable book of business. This position offers the opportunity to work with the Firm’s diverse business clients on complex franchise matters across various industry sectors. The candidate will collaborate regularly with talented attorneys in a wide range of practice areas across the Firm’s six offices.Our dedicated team represents some of the country’s leading franchise businesses, providing comprehensive legal support throughout the franchise lifecycle. This position focuses on navigating the complexities of franchise agreements, disclosure requirements, compliance issues, and dispute resolution.The ideal candidate will possess specific expertise in franchise law, including representation of both franchisors and franchisees as well as manufacturers and distributors engaging in licensing activities that could be construed as franchises, handling offering documentation, including franchise disclosure documents and registrations, drafting Franchise Agreements and related documents, and addressing franchise relationship issues, advising on compliance, and handling governmental inquiries.At Foster Garvey, you will work with attorneys and staff motivated by excellent client service. You will find resources and mentors to help you grow professionally and work with a team that values everyone’s contributions. You will also be encouraged to work on pro bono and public service matters. The Firm has a track record of litigating significant pro bono cases that protect the rights of some of society’s most vulnerable people. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Foster Garvey and enhance our ability to provide clients with innovative, creative, and collaborative advocacy. The Opportunity & Progress Council (OPC) guides Foster Garvey’s actions in these important areas by executing the Firm’s strategic initiatives aimed at breaking down institutional and cultural barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating a shared environment where everyone can do their best work together.Candidates based in the Seattle, WA, Spokane, WA, Portland, OR, Washington, D.C., or New York, NY areas will be considered. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.