Corporate Counsel – Franchise & Commercial Law

About the role

Filta Environmental seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel to serve as the primary internal legal authority for its growing franchise network. You will work directly with executive leadership, handling transactional, commercial, franchise, and pre‑litigation matters while strengthening the company’s legal infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and manage a wide range of commercial contracts, including franchise agreements, FDDs, vendor contracts, NDAs, leases and settlement agreements.
• Provide legal counsel and conduct due diligence for M&A initiatives and strategic growth projects.
• Build and maintain contract templates, legal playbooks, and internal document management systems.
• Advise on federal and state franchise law compliance, defaults, terminations and enforcement.
• Partner with operations to investigate, mediate and resolve franchisee issues before litigation.
• Lead annual updates to the Franchise Disclosure Document and manage ongoing regulatory filings.
• Oversee dispute resolution, including demand letters, settlement negotiations, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Represent the company in court, administrative hearings or ADR when appropriate.
• Counsel executive leadership on legal risks related to strategic decisions, employment law and commercial matters.
• Collaborate with HR on employment issues, corporate insurance claims and compliance training.

Required profile

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in corporate, franchise and commercial law, preferably within a fast‑growing, multi‑state organization.
• Proven ability to manage complex contracts, M&A transactions and pre‑litigation matters.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a track record of reducing reliance on outside counsel.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally with senior leadership.

Required skills