Contract Paralegal (1099) Primarily remote with occasional onsite availability

Striking Brands

Position Description

JOB TITLE:                                        1099 Contract Paralegal 

DEPARTMENT:                                        Corporate Office

LOCATION:                                       Simpsonville, South Carolina

WORK ARRANGEMENT:                     Primarily remote with occasional onsite availability

SCHEDULE:                                      10 hours per week (could be a little more or a little less) 

COMPENSATION:                             Up to $50 per hour (depending on experience) 

REPORTS TO:                                   CEO’s of 9Round and iLoveKickboxing

ENGAGEMENT TYPE:                      Independent Contractor- 1099

POSITION PURPOSE

Striking Brands is seeking an experienced Contract Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to the CEOs of 9Round and iLoveKickboxing.

This is a part-time, 1099 independent-contractor engagement requiring up to 10 hours per week. The contractor will assist with franchise administration and enforcement, Franchise Disclosure Document administration and state registrations, contracts, intellectual property matters, litigation support, legal research, and other corporate legal projects. These responsibilities are consistent with the primary duties outlined in the existing position description.

The position will be performed primarily remotely. However, applicants must currently live within reasonable commuting distance of our Simpsonville, South Carolina corporate office and be available to attend occasional in-person meetings or complete onsite projects as needed. Relocation assistance is not available.

The contractor will provide legal and administrative support to the CEO’s of 9Round and iLoveKickboxing and will coordinate with company leadership, outside legal counsel, franchisees, vendors, and other departments as necessary.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews, organizes, and maintains franchise documentation.
• Assists with franchise compliance and enforcement matters.
• Assists with annual Franchise Disclosure Document updates and applicable state registrations.
• Maintains databases for contracts, vendors, health-club membership agreements, and other legal records.
• Drafts, proofreads, edits, and distributes contracts, official communications, franchise documents, and other legal materials.
• Conducts legal research and prepares drafts, summaries, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Assists with litigation-support matters, including document organization, deadline tracking, and communication with outside legal counsel.
• Assists with the administration and organization of the company’s intellectual property portfolio.
• Supports the development and implementation of corporate policies, procedures, and legal-compliance initiatives.
• Maintains accurate, organized, and confidential legal and business records.
• Tracks legal deadlines, renewals, registrations, filings, and other time-sensitive matters.
• Successfully completes special projects and other agreed-upon assignments.
• Performs other mutually agreed-upon legal-support services that are consistent with the scope of the independent-contractor engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft professional legal and business correspondence.
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and courteously with company leadership, employees, franchisees, vendors, and outside legal counsel.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Effectively prioritizes multiple assignments and completes work within established deadlines.
• Works independently while remaining responsive, collaborative, and accountable.
• Adapts to changing priorities and manages competing demands in a fast-paced business environment.
• Handles confidential, proprietary, and sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and a strong commitment to providing responsive support.
• Works effectively with others and treats all individuals with respect and professionalism.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of statutes, rules, regulations, and filing requirements applicable to businesses and franchising.
• Experience reviewing, drafting, revising, and managing commercial or franchise-related contracts.
• Familiarity with franchise processes, Franchise Disclosure Documents, state registrations, intellectual property matters, and litigation support preferred.
• Strong legal research, proofreading, editing, and document-management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using contract-management systems, electronic-signature platforms such as DocuSign, and legal document-tracking tools.
• Ability to independently track deadlines, filings, renewals, contracts, and other time-sensitive legal matters.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.

Experience:       

• At least two years of substantive paralegal or legal-support experience required.
• Experience in franchise law, commercial law, corporate law, contract administration, or intellectual property strongly preferred.

Work Environment

• Work will be performed primarily remotely from the contractor’s own professional workspace.
• The contractor must maintain reliable internet access, telephone service, and any equipment necessary to perform the agreed-upon services, unless otherwise provided by Striking Brands.
• The contractor may occasionally be required to attend meetings or complete projects at the Striking Brands corporate office in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
• The contractor must be able to work effectively in an environment that may involve interruptions, changing priorities, and time-sensitive deadlines.
• The contractor will regularly handle confidential, proprietary, and potentially privileged information.

Physical Demands

• Ability to remain in a stationary position and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, video conference, email, and in person.
• Ability to operate a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to review electronic and printed documents for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally move or carry files, documents, or office materials weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to travel locally to the Simpsonville corporate office for occasional meetings or projects with reasonable notice.

The physical requirements described above are representative of those necessary to perform the agreed-upon services successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Any offer of engagement is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check, execution of Striking Brands’ Independent Contractor Agreement, and completion of all required tax, confidentiality, and onboarding documentation.

Striking Brands is committed to providing equal contracting opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.