Come join our Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL) corporate team! We are a great place to work and offer many employee-friendly perks and benefits. GSL is the manager of the Goddard School franchise system that supports over 650 schools which delivers a high-quality, play-based learning program to families all over the United States. Our successful franchise business model supports franchisees through partnerships with teams of seasoned professionals who draw over 30 years of business, marketing, IT, franchise, finance, and education experience. Because of this, The Goddard School has grown into an institution that parents and families trust, reaching more than 90,000 students in 38 states – and growing.

Position Summary
The Franchise Licensing Specialist works with the Franchise Licensing Manager to manage and maintain franchise agreements and franchise-related documents, ensuring compliance with Goddard Systems, LLC policies and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all franchise transactions comply with franchising disclosure laws .
• Review, draft and execute franchise agreements, amendments, and related documents throughout the franchise life cycle.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all franchise agreements and related documents.
• Serve as a point of contact for franchisees, internal departments, and external stakeholders regarding franchise agreement-related matters.
• Coordinate with franchisees to ensure timely and accurate completion of all contractual updates.
• Monitor key compliance requirements, deadlines, and progress of transactions.
• Maintain a detailed tracking mechanism to monitor, track and report on the progress of all transactions at any given time.
• Gather, receive and review appropriate documentation relating to the franchisee or franchisee’s legal entity, including changes or modifications.
• Review all documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Facilitate the processing, documentation and assignment for transfers of franchise ownership.
• Process and deliver completed documentation to the appropriate parties.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates to CRM related to franchise agreements.
• Communicate effectively with franchisees, various departments and stakeholders regarding contract status
• Assist with the annual updates of, and amendments, to the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for The Goddard School franchise system, including state registrations
• Identify and implement improvements to contract administration processes and tracking systems.

Skills and Attributes

• High level of integrity and capable of handling confidential information in a professional and trustworthy manner.
• Excellent judgment, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional organizational and file management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them under time constraints and under minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented, commercially focused, and practical, with the ability to see the big picture.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, proofreading, and communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Systems, DocuSign, standard office software, and other software tools.

Experience

• At least 2 years of prior experience working with legal agreements or in contract administration is required.
• At least 2 years of prior experience in franchising industry or experience with franchise legal requirements is preferred.