Job Title: Legal Coordinator/Junior Law Clerk

Reports to: General Counsel

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Legal Coordinator/Junior Law Clerk to play an important role in the day-to-day success of Mary Brown’s Chicken and Fat Bastard Burrito. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys varied and meaningful work and wants to build experience supporting franchise and legal operations, collaborating across departments, and helping keep critical documentation and processes moving efficiently during an exciting stage of growth for MBI Brands.

Essential functions

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Coordinate, prepare, edit and/or proofread franchise documents including disclosure documents, franchise agreements, legal agreements, correspondence, and other supporting documents.
• Tracking Franchise Agreement renewals
  • Liaise with other departments for timely renewal of franchise agreement
  • Draft renewal disclosure documents and franchise agreements
  • Manage renewal disclosure process and execution of documents
• Prepare other agreements, legal documents, and correspondence
• Coordinate execution of all other legal agreements and documents
• File and maintain all correspondence and draft/signed documents in files (whether physical or electronic)
• Attend status meetings and conference calls with other departments as required
• Maintain internal trackers and records, ensuring that the entered information is accurate and up to date
• Other duties as required

Policy

• Adhere to all MBI Brands policies through communication, and action.
• Effectively and efficiently perform all tasks to lead by example.
• Stay up to date on all training as required and follows all health and safety, and sanitation policies.

Attitude and Professionalism

• A team player who provides support to colleagues and has a hands-on approach
• Conducts themselves in a solutions-based manner, communicating proactively and constructively, solving problems collectively and timely reporting any concerns to appropriate teammates or manager

The duties of this position may change from time to time. MBI Brands reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at its discretion contingent on business need. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume deal environment
• Working knowledge of franchise disclosure laws and concepts or demonstrated interest in the same and ability to learn a new area of practice quickly
• Self-motivated and takes the initiative
• Curiosity and desire for continued learning and improvement
• Computer literacy and high proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience working with Smartsheets/spreadsheet formulas is an asset
• Familiarity with corporate terms and corporate transactions
• Emotional maturity and professionalism in handling all matters
• Well-spoken with a strong command of the English Language and solid interpersonal skills. Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to meet the standards of legal and business writing

Education / Certification

Law Clerk, paralegal, or legal assistant certificate or diploma AND/OR experience handling disclosure and/or documentation related to franchising activities at a franchisor company

Physical Activities and Requirements of this position

The position may require long hours of sitting and using office equipment and computers

Occupational health & safety requirements

All workers must work in a manner compliant with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations in addition to company health and safety policies and procedures. All workers must report any set of circumstances which may be deemed to place themselves or any other employee at risk of incident, and with any employee, including supervisors and managers, seen to be in contravention of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations in addition to company health and safety policies and procedures. All workers shall use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the employer requires to be used or worn and immediately report any missing or defective protective devices or clothing.

About Us

MBI Brands is one of Canada's largest privately held restaurant companies. The Company currently franchises and/or operates two premium QSR brands: Mary Brown's Chicken and Fat Bastard Burrito. Both brands have established MBI Brands as a nationally recognized franchisor of choice. At MBI Brands, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a family. As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a certified Great Place to Work, we take pride in fostering an environment where team members can grow, thrive, and make meaningful contributions.

We are a team of Operators Who Care, strongly focused on excellence, best-in-class service, and caring for our guests, teams and communities across the globe. We celebrate our people—from new hires to our most tenured employees—creating a culture built on respect, inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork. With nearly 400 locations worldwide and plans to double our footprint in the next few years, we are embarking on exciting expansions globally. Join us on this incredible journey, where your career growth will be as fulfilling as the meals we proudly serve.

We are proud to offer a range of unique and attractive benefits:

• 100% employer-paid extended health benefits coverage including dental coverage, critical illness coverage, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Eligibility to participate in our retirement savings plan with employer match
• Minimum of three weeks paid vacation
• Career advancement opportunities and professional development stipends
• Wellness programs, with an on-site gym and personal trainer

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
Base salary for this position may vary based on relevant factors such as experience, education, location, and skills.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

MBI Brands is an equal opportunity employer and equally considers all applicants. Should you require an accommodation through the selection process, please reach out to us at 905-513-0044, or athr@mbibrands.com