Senior Counsel, Franchise

Senior Franchise Counsel

This position reporting to the Assistant General Counsel is responsible for domestic and global franchise regulatory compliance and advising the business on franchise transactional matters and relationship issues.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

U.S. & Global Franchising:

• Prepare franchiserelated agreements and other documents for the real estate franchising business including updates to Franchise Disclosure Documents and Franchise Agreements and conduct related due diligence.

• Counsel internal clients regarding U.S. franchise relationship laws and other laws concerning mergers and acquisitions terminations renewals transfers territorial issues and tortious interference and negotiate to facilitate transactions and resolve disputes in these areas.

• Review advertising and marketing materials promoting the businesses to ensure compliance with state/federal franchise advertising laws and regulations and company brand standards.

• Advise business clients on compliance with countryspecific laws (such as franchise registration/disclosure and commercial agency)impacting franchise sales transfers renewals and terminations; coordinate outside counsel advice and counsel clients on other countryspecific issues in the 110 countries and territories where REMAX has a presence.
• Develop maintain and deliver training and documentation to employees and franchisees covering all aspects of franchising compliance.
• Audit existing master and regional agreements disclosure documents and review template agreements used by master franchisees.
• Provide guidance on the application of U.S. laws and regulations impacting REMAXs Global regions including antimoney laundering antiterrorism and export compliance.
• Supervise paralegal.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal review of educational materials for real estate professionals affiliated with REMAX one of the leading global real estate franchisors.
• Provide crosssupport for other attorney responsibilities on an asneeded basis as assigned by the Assistant General Counsel and the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer.

Minimum requirements:

Education: J.D. degree from an ABAaccredited law school.

Experience:

10 years of practice in a law firm corporate legal or compliance department with primary focus in global and domestic franchising. Admission to the Colorado bar or active admission to another states bar and willingness to become admitted in Colorado (SingleClient Counsel Certification under C.R.C.P. 204.1 may be considered only for attorneys from nonreciprocal jurisdictions who are ineligible for admission on motion).

Key Attributes:
Selfstarter who exhibits initiative. Strong relationship building skills including: (1) being a business partner to assist various teams in achieving their goals while managing risk and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations; and (2) collaborating and coordinating with employees from different departments and at all levels of the company as well as outside counsel and other parties. Ability to interact with and advise company leadership with confidence and to communicate complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner to executives and other employees. Ability to issue spot across all legal areas impacting the company. Contributes to positive Legal Department environment and reputation. Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills. Strong organizational skills. Team player attitude.

Salary Range:

$190000 $225000

Actual compensation offered to candidate will be finalized at offer and may be above or below the posted range due to skill level experience industry specific knowledge education/certifications or geographic location. This position is eligible for an annual LongTerm Incentive (LTI) grant in Restricted Stock Units. All equity grants are made at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

The offer rate represents one component of the RE/MAX Holdings total compensation package. Employees will also receive a number of benefits as listed below. Other compensation for this position may include bonus eligibility.

• Competitive Medical Dental and Vision benefits
• Retirement plans with optimal company match
• Annual bonus/merit opportunity
• Educational Assistance
• Mental Health support program
• M.O.R.E. Events offered inperson and virtually
• Mentorship program
• Employee Resource Groups

RE/MAX LLC

Now is your chance to become part of a worldclass industry leading organization. RE/MAX Holdings Inc. is a business that builds businesses. We provide the tools training and tech to our real estate network which includes RE/MAX and Motto Mortgage franchises agents brokers and consumers. Join us and build a career where your contribution is heard your innovative ideas are valued and hard work and collaboration truly makes a difference. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than REMAX!*

RE/MAX Holdings Inc. is proudly headquartered in Denver Colorado. Certain roles may be location specific however in addition to Colorado we welcome qualified candidates in the following states: Arkansas California Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Michigan Ohio and Texas!

RE/MAX Holdings Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion as well as nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age veteran status disability unrelated to performing the essential task of the job or other legally protected categories. All persons shall be afforded equal employment opportunity.

*As measured by transactions sides

Application Deadline: May 14 2025

Required Experience:

Senior IC