Deputy General Counsel

About the Company 

Home Franchise Concepts is one of the largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space. The Company’s brands: Budget Blinds, The Tailored Closet, PremierGarage, AdvantaClean, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath Tune-Up, Two Maids, Aussie Pet Mobile, Lightspeed Restoration and Concrete Craft are consistently rated at the top of their categories and supported by more than 2,500 franchise territories.  

Home Franchise Concepts is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, a family-owned, professionally managed diversified automotive company. 

A few of the Company’s many accolades and awards include: 

• Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
• Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Best in Category
• Entrepreneur’s Top Low-Cost Franchise
• Entrepreneur’s Top New & Emerging Franchises
• Entrepreneur’s Top Home-based Franchises
• Entrepreneur’s Top 100 Global Franchises

You can learn more about Home Franchise Concepts on our Careers page.

Summary

The Deputy General Counsel is responsible for assisting the General Counsel in overseeing all legal, compliance, and risk management matters for a national franchisor with a portfolio of franchise brands. This role requires experience in contract negotiation, drafting and enforcement, litigation management, compliance programs, and franchising-related activities.  

The Deputy General Counsel will work closely with the senior leadership, compliance, sales, accounting, IT, and operations teams to ensure that all legal strategies align with business objectives while mitigating risks and protecting the company’s interests.  This position requires a seasoned attorney who can support the day-to-day activities of an in-house legal department while helping the company reach its business goals. This role is critical in bringing key legal work in-house, particularly franchisee-related matters and contract review to allow for faster, business-aligned decision making. 

This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week onsite in our Flower Mound office. 

Leadership Responsibilities: 

• Assist in legal department management including hiring, onboarding, training, assigning work, delegating tasks, and managing workload distribution. 
• Provide feedback, coaching, mentoring and development for legal department personnel. 
• Foster a collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and communication, and motivating and inspiring the team to achieve a high-performance culture. 
• Manage outside counsel to ensure efficient and quality work. 

After onboarding and gaining familiarity with the organization, this individual will be expected to make independent, sound legal decisions on a wide range of matters. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Lead franchise-related legal matters, including franchise agreements, franchise renewals, changes in ownership and territories, default notices, terminations, dispute resolution, and enforcement.  
• Manage annual updates to Franchise Disclosure Documents for all brands.
• Address disputes, terminations, and compliance issues.  
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws affecting the franchise system, including FTC regulations and state franchise registration laws.  
• Manage litigation and disputes, including working with outside counsel on franchise-related claims, intellectual property protection, and employment matters.    
• Support and conduct internal investigations with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.  
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance to cross-functional partners including the operations teams within each brand, and our shared services functions, including HR, Sales, and Marketing.  
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure best practices for legal and compliance across the organization.    
• Ability to travel as needed to support franchise operations and legal matters.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the General Counsel to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.   
• Proven experience managing litigation, working with outside counsel, and handling dispute resolution.   
• Seasoned business acumen, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical, actionable advice. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with executives and franchisees.   

Education and Experience: 

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.   
• 10+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in contract law, litigation, and regulatory compliance 
• Experience in franchise law or licensing would be preferred. 
• Experience as in-house counsel for a franchisor or in a law firm specializing in franchise law preferred.    

Physical Requirements

• Light-duty work environment – primarily office-based with minimal physical exertion
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer
• Occasional standing or walking for presentations or facilitation
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs occasionally
• Hybrid Schedule – Work from the office on Tues/Wed/Thurs and from home on Mon/Fri
• Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or conventions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

At Home Franchise Concepts, we offer a highly competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and supplemental life insurance. Associates are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and can participate in our 401(k) retirement plan, which includes matching contributions equal to 100% of the first three percent of eligible compensation contributed and 50% of the next two percent. In addition, we provide 10 paid holidays, 8 paid hours for associates to volunteer in their community, and open time off to support work-life balance. During the interview process, our Talent team will be happy to share more details about our benefits and career development opportunities.  

HOME FRANCHISE CONCEPTS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Home Franchise Concepts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. 

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS  

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact HFC's Talent Acquisition department at HR@gohfc.com for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance. 

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