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Welcome to Neighborly—the hub of service brands that connects customers to top-notch local experts who repair, maintain, and enhance homes and businesses. Our long-standing business, with over 40 years of experience, is focused on strategic innovation as we build the future of home and business services. Bring your drive to the table as we unlock new doors together, taking your career to the next level.

Bring your experience and be empowered to innovate.

The Contract Administrator supports the legal department by performing franchise administration and compliance efforts.  These efforts will focus on administrating all franchise-related contracts used by the designated franchise brands.  The right candidate must be detail-oriented, organized and able to excel in a fast-paced environment.   

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Communicate and work with franchisees, attorneys, external contacts, and internal departments to collect and organize information to prepare and administer requests for closing documents. 
• Prepare closing documents, amendments and other contracts with oversight from counsel. 
• Administer franchise transactions in compliance with applicable franchise laws. 
• Perform post-closing notifications and other tasks required after closing.  
• Conduct administrative functions for in-house counsel(s) required to process large volumes of franchise and other legal documents and daily legal correspondence. 
• Manage organizational functions of supporting in-house counsel(s). 
• Prepare for in-house counsel’s review using templates and process legal letters for franchise or other legal matters. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recordkeeping and tracking systems including electronic files, databases, and reports for all franchise contracts generated from the legal department. Maintain “paperless” document management systems, scanning large volumes of documents and uploading within the appropriate electronic file. 
• Research and respond to inquiries from company associates, franchisees and others about franchise transactions and franchise contracts. 
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information. 
• Interface with others in a professional manner and be a trusted go to person. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Bring your skills and be inspired to achieve success.

(Required qualifications)

• Knowledge of legal documents and processes, and legal closings required. 
• Paralegal and/or franchise law experience preferred, but not required. 
• Excellent telephone, oral and written communications skills.   
• High computer literacy including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook is required.   
• Ability to think critically and to interpret and apply processes across many different areas. 
• Highly organized and detail-oriented. 
• Self-starter.  Ability to work autonomously with little support. 
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. 
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. 
• Sense of humor. 

Education & Experience: 

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.  Undergraduate degree preferred. 

Experience: Administrative experience in a fast-paced environment. 

Bring your goals and be enabled to reach them. 

• Competitive Pay: Commensurate with experience
• Schedule: Full-time M-F – 8 AM to 5 PM
• Benefits: Check out our benefits offerings here
• Financial Benefits: Equity and annual bonus opportunities
• Perks: Paid time off, Paid holidays, Recess breaks, wellness programs

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The Associate should be able to stand, sit at an office space, see, hear and understand speech, communicate, lift computer equipment, supplies and materials, use office equipment and computers.  The Associate is exposed to typical office working conditions.  If requested by an applicant or employee, we may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties required of personnel so classified. We have the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.  

Brand:

Neighborly - US