Commercial Contracts, Franchise & Supply Chain Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Commercial Contracts, Franchise & Supply Chain Associate Attorney role is hybrid in Boston, MA, with a base salary of $240,000–$365,000 per year; a discretionary performance-based bonus may also be available. The attorney will join a national law firm's established practice group advising companies on franchising, distribution, and supply chain matters. The role supports clients by developing franchise and distribution programs, handling regulatory compliance and commercial agreements, and assisting with disputes and international transactions. It contributes transactional and advisory legal work across ongoing commercial matters in collaboration with attorneys and clients.

What you'll do

• Structure and develop domestic and international franchise and distribution programs
• draft and review Franchise Disclosure Documents, franchise and distribution agreements, supply contracts, and other commercial contracts
• handle franchise registrations and advise on regulatory compliance
• research franchise, supply chain, licensing, and distribution matters
• assist with franchise and distribution disputes
• support international transactions, including licensing, supply agreements, and due diligence
• work with attorneys and clients on ongoing commercial matters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

commercial contracts

franchise law

supply chain

hybrid

boston ma

direct counsel

full-time

franchise disclosure documents

distribution agreements

regulatory compliance

$240k–$365k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• additional voluntary insurance options. A discretionary performance-based bonus may be available.

Why this role

Requires a JD, active bar admission in the state of practice, and 3+ years of relevant experience. Experience with international franchising, licensing, cross-border transactions, and global supply chain agreements is a plus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and voluntary insurance options.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.