Paralegal (Franchise Specialty)

Vital Care (www.vitalcare.com) is the premier pharmacy franchise business with franchises serving a wide range of patients, including those with chronic and acute conditions. Since 1986, our passion has been improving the lives of patients and healthcare professionals through locally-owned franchise locations across the United States. We have over 100 franchised Infusion pharmacies and clinics in 35 states, focusing on the underserved and secondary markets. We know infusion services, and we guide owners along the path of launch, growth, and successful business operations.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible spending, and health savings accounts.
• Paid time off, personal days, and company-paid holidays.
• Paid Paternal Leave.
• Volunteerism Days off.
• Income protection programs include company-sponsored basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, as well as employee-paid voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance programs include mental health, financial and legal.
• Rewards programs offered by our medical carrier.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program.
  
  
  

Job Summary:

The Paralegal for Franchise Matters reports directly to the General Counsel. The position is a high-level leadership role responsible for supporting the Company’s Franchises, including sales, contracting, onboarding, and operational success, while ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The Paralegal will act as a key liaison with senior management.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages the process for new franchise agreements, transfers of ownership, renewals, terminations, and ownership modifications.
• Monitors Franchisee compliance with the Franchise Agreement, including Franchise Agreement key dates and milestones.
• Prepares and approves franchise correspondence, including notices under the Franchise Agreement.
• Assists with updating the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
• Maintains and updates the Franchise database system (currently FranConnect).
• Collaborates with senior leadership on Franchise Matters.
• Provides clear communication to Franchises on legal or regulatory matters and participates in Network calls and trainings.
• Assists with Franchisee onboarding.
• Helps educate staff and impacted departments on Franchise operations, standards, legal requirements, and processes.
• Undertakes special assignments, including research, review, and analysis as requested.
• Assists General Counsel in regulatory and legal matters, as needed.
  
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in franchise contracting and oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and implement educational programs.
• Exceptional interactive skills in communicating orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal degree, or demonstrated experience.
• In-house corporate legal experience required.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

The employee must be able to:

• May require extended periods of sitting: 6-8 hours
• May require frequent use of computer keyboard & sitting for extended periods of time: 6-8 hours
  
  
  

Be part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for this role and will contact qualified candidates for interviews.

Vital Care Infusion Services is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Vital Care Infusion Services participates in E-Verify.

This position is full-time.