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Franchise Contracts Specialist - Madison, NJ

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Job Description

Contract Specialist – Global Franchise Agreements

Reports To: Director, Franchise Enablement FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Location: Madison, NJ HQ

Position Overview

The Contract Specialist is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and administering franchise agreements and related contractual documents across a global portfolio of franchising brands. This role supports the full contract lifecycle—from initial draft through execution, amendments, renewals, and post‑execution changes—while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with approved legal templates, brand standards, and jurisdictional requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong franchise contract drafting expertise, experience supporting international franchise transactions, and the ability to navigate complex, multi‑brand deal structures in collaboration with Legal, Franchise Sales, Finance, and Brand Leadership. This role does not negotiate deal terms, but plays a critical role in translating approved business and legal terms into executable contract documents.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft and Prepare Franchise AgreementsDraft franchise agreements, addenda, amendments, consolidations, and renewal documents using approved templates and playbooks. Support both domestic and international franchise transactions, including the preparation of country‑specific addenda and jurisdictional modifications. Demonstrated familiarity with international franchising concepts, including master franchise structures, area development agreements, and country‑specific regulatory considerations. Ensure consistency and accuracy across multi‑brand and multi‑entity franchise structures.
  • Global Contract Lifecycle ManagementManage contracts through an electronic contract lifecycle management (CLM) system from draft through execution and ongoing maintenance. Implement post‑execution requirements. Ensure executed agreements are properly finalized, stored, and retrievable for audit and business needs.
  • Cross‑Functional CollaborationPartner closely with Legal, Franchise Sales, Finance, Brand Representatives, and Enablement teams to ensure contract documents accurately reflect approved deal structures. Serve as a subject matter resource on franchise agreement structure, standard provisions, and drafting requirements. Clearly explain contractual language and requirements to internal stakeholders.
  • Process, Quality, and GovernanceUphold strict adherence to established policies, procedures, and approval workflows. Conduct detailed reviews to ensure data accuracy and document completeness prior to execution. Identify drafting issues, inconsistencies, or risks and escalate appropriately.
  • Operational ExcellencePrioritize and manage multiple contracts concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Maintain strong attention to detail while managing high contract volume across multiple brands. Contribute to continuous improvement of drafting standards, templates, and contract processes, and share best practices across team members.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience drafting, preparing, or administering contracts
  • Direct experience with franchise agreements strongly preferred
  • Exposure to or experience supporting international contracts
  • Strong written communication and contract drafting skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines with precision and organization
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating cross‑functionally
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and electronic contract lifecycle management systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Paralegal Certificate or equivalent legal training
  • Franchise industry experience
  • Experience working with global franchise models, such as master franchising or area development
  • Familiarity with standardized contract playbooks and template governance

Core Competencies

  • Contract drafting and document management
  • Global mindset with jurisdictional awareness
  • Strong judgment and issue‑spotting skills
  • Professional communication and stakeholder partnership
  • Process discipline and execution excellence

About Us

Anywhere is a global franchisor of some of the most recognized brands in the real estate industry. Our Franchise Group delivers value to agents and brokers through powerful marketing, sales support systems, training, mentorship, and tools & technology that help to fuel their success in a competitive real estate environment.

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, Century 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty® , we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone's next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry-leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world.

At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone’s next move – your career included. What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network, and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. We pursue talent – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value our people-first culture, which thrives on empowerment, innovation, and cross-company collaboration as we keep moving the world forward, together. Read more about our company culture and values in our annual Impact Report.

We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:

  • Great Place to Work
  • Forbes World's Best Employers
  • Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies
  • Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies
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